Counsel - Public Sector

February 28

🗽 New York – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

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Progress is a software company that offers a wide range of products and services aimed at improving digital experiences, data management, and infrastructure management. The company provides AI-powered applications across its platforms, enabling businesses to develop and manage these applications efficiently. Progress offers solutions such as the Progress Data Platform for data, AI, and analytics projects, and Sitefinity for digital content and experience management. Additionally, Progress provides infrastructure management products to help streamline network and application management, as well as data connectivity tools under the DataDirect brand. The acquisition of ShareFile has expanded Progress's capabilities in secure file transfer and collaboration. With a strong focus on artificial intelligence, Progress works to deliver innovative solutions for its customers and partners across various industries.

application development • web development • cloud development • application modernization • digital experience

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1981

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 1995-01

📋 Description

• Counsel working with our public sector team • Provide efficient contract negotiation, management and administration • Provide guidance on FAR/DFAR provisions • Ensure adherence to government procurement regulations and laws • Support sales and capture teams • Manage and maintain records • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, senior management, and external partners

🎯 Requirements

• Experience with federal government contracts laws and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, and Commercial Item Contracting) • Experience with GSA and other Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) and SEWP contracting vehicles and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) practices • Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate legally sound and business-supporting contractual language • Experience with public sector legal and compliance issues including but not limited to the False Claims Act, Procurement Integrity Act, Truth in Negotiations Act, equitable adjustments, and general government ethics and compliance requirements • Having a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and member of a state bar in good standing, with a combination of law firm and/or U.S. government experience, is preferred but may be offset with extended industry or government experience in federal contracting • Experience working in a cleared or FOCI-mitigated government contractor and familiarity with the NISPOM Rule and DoD Directives preferred • Software or technology industry experience is preferred • Experience with administrative law and regulatory rulemaking • Familiarity with commercial and information technology licensing agreements • Excellent legal research, analytical abilities, and current knowledge of federal and state government contracts laws • Excellent judgment and ability to assess risk and benefits and convey them in a clear and concise manner • Ability to see the “big picture” while maintaining attention to detail • Solid work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Excellent project management, productivity, organizational and time management abilities; able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking and written and oral communications skills

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan) • Tuition Reimbursement program • Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance • Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback • Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays • A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health