Corporate Counsel Job at Progress Software, Burlington, MA

  • Progress Software
  • Burlington, MA

Job Description

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 Corporate Counsel and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.  This will be a hybrid role so working between your home office and our Burlington MA headquarters.We are seeking a strategic, business-minded lawyer to join our Corporate legal team. This role will support all of the Corporate Legal team’s workstreams, including M&A, SEC reporting, corporate governance, corporate compliance, and more. This is a great growth opportunity for an early career lawyer to gain subject matter expertise while also making an immediate impact.In this role, you will:Support all phases of M&A activity. You will structure and perform legal diligence, support drafting of definitive documentation, and manage and complete post-closing integration tasks. You will liaise with outside counsel and internal stakeholders throughout the M&A lifecycle and serve a key role in running an effective and efficient M&A process.Support preparation of SEC filings, including periodic and current reporting, proxy statement, and Section 16 filings.Support corporate governance matters, including board/committee materials and securities law compliance and disclosure matters.Support our global subsidiary governance – formations, dissolutions, foreign qualifications, restructurings, and integrations across domestic and international legal entities.Support executive compensation, equity compensation, and incentive compensation plan matters.Support legal negotiations of global real estate footprint.Build and continuously improve the tools, workflows, and automation that support this role’s work.Your background:JD from an accredited law school.Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts or licensed in the jurisdiction in which you live and work (with willingness to obtain Massachusetts admission).1-3+ years of relevant experience in the corporate department of a law firm or comparable in-house experience.Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills to manage multiple competing matters and deadlines.Excellent communications skills.A team player who can work collaboratively and create strong relationships with a wide variety of people at all levels across the company.Additionally, it would be beneficial if you have:M&A and/or securities law experience.Exposure to public company governance.Experience working with AI tools.Base Salary Range: $110,500 - $136,500This position is also eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a robust benefits package, with details below.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:  Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits, including a 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and optional benefits such as critical illness/hospital indemnity/personal accident, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal insurance, and pet insurance.Competitive salary and incentive compensation opportunities, including bonus or uncapped commission (as applicable to the position), along with a best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) featuring a 27-month lookback.Flexible paid vacation time, a paid day off for your birthday, company holidays, and a variety of leave programs, including Parental Leave.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee well-being resources focused on physical, mental, social, and financial health.Apply Now#LI-hybrid Together, We Make ProgressProgress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!

Job Tags

Immediate start, Work from home, Home office, Flexible hours

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