Global Employment Counsel
Job Summary
We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.
We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Global Employment Counsel and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.
We are looking for an international employment counsel to join our fast-paced Legal Department. In this role, you will provide strategic and practical legal advice to meet the employment and human resources legal needs of a global software company. The geographic scope of this role will focus on EMEA, India and APJ.
In this role, you will:
- Provide day to day guidance to representatives from Progress’ global People Team (PT) and other business leaders on a variety of employment topics including hiring, terminations, performance management, wage and hour, leaves of absence, Works Councils, employee privacy issues, pay transparency, compensation, and benefits;
- Support employment law aspects of due diligence and integration to support Progress’ M&A activity;
- Counsel and organize trainings relating to workplace harassment and discrimination, best risk management practices for the PT, etc.;
- Work closely with PT business partners to advise and assist with investigations and regular inquiries on employment related matters, this may include conducting internal investigations on sensitive matters;
- Partner with the PT relating to employee relations, reductions-in-force, and all other legal aspects of the employment life-cycle;
- Support employment-related litigation, including overseeing and managing outside counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service, leveraging an established network of outside counsel and effectively negotiating the resolution of adverse matters;
- Review and enhance employee policies, procedures, handbooks, and training to ensure compliance with international employment and labor laws;
- Partner with the PT and Finance teams regarding global employment related compliance matters, such as wage and hour issues, leaves of absence, and use of contingent workforce/independent contractors and ;
- Provide support for other matters as determined from time to time.
Your background:
- Law degree with excellent academic credentials.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in international employment law (any experience with the APJ region would be a plus)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, correct and concise written and oral advice in a business context.
- Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters and a positive attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new or unfamiliar challenges or areas of responsibility.
- Ability to form strong working relationships with internal clients while maintaining firm adherence to proper legal standards.
- Strong sense of integrity and appreciation for confidentiality issues.
If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.
What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:
Compensation:
- Generous remuneration package
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment
Vacation, Family, and Health
- 30 days paid annual vacation
- An extra day off for your birthday
- 2 additional days off for volunteering
- Premium healthcare and dental care coverage
- Additional pension insurance
- Well-equipped gym on-site with CrossFit equipment and a climbing wall
- Co-funded Multisport card
- Daycare Center for your little ones onsite
And even more perks:
- Flexible working hours and work-from-home allowance.
- Free underground parking with a designated space for bikes, motorbikes and electric scooters.
Apply now!
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