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Progress
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorArtificial IntelligenceInfrastructure ManagementSoftware
Progress is a software company building tools for digital experiences, data management, analytics, and infrastructure management. Its portfolio includes AI-enabled application development and management capabilities, the Progress Data Platform for data and analytics initiatives, Sitefinity for digital content and experience management, infrastructure management products for networks and applications, and DataDirect connectivity tools. Progress also provides secure file transfer and collaboration capabilities through ShareFile. The company serves businesses and technology partners across industries, with work spanning artificial intelligence, enterprise software, data connectivity, and digital infrastructure.
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Product Counsel

Advise Progress on legal issues affecting its software and cloud products, including intellectual property, privacy, licensing, and compliance. Work with global product teams throughout the product lifecycle.

USUnited StatesMAMassachusettsNCNorth Carolina
$120,000 – $132,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel
Cloud

Description

  • Advise management and internal clients on product design, development, release, marketing, data protection, security, and compliance.
  • Collaborate with product management, engineering, design, product marketing, support, operations, and compliance teams.
  • Provide guidance on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters involving cloud services.
  • Advise on legal requirements throughout the product lifecycle, from design and development through marketing, public relations, launch, and distribution.
  • Support sales by managing agreement options, answering questions, preparing documentation, facilitating execution, and negotiating contracts with commercial counsel.
  • Coordinate with legal colleagues and identify issues involving intellectual property, privacy, security, and trade compliance.
  • Help ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Analyze, structure, draft, and negotiate technology development, licensing, and other commercial agreements.
  • Provide ongoing legal guidance on intellectual property, technology, and licensing.
  • Review and prepare advertising and marketing materials, press releases, packaging, launch collateral, sweepstakes, and promotions, and advise on their legal implications.
  • Deliver training for legal colleagues and internal teams.

Requirements

  • A law degree.
  • At least five years of relevant in-house experience as product counsel, preferably in technology, with a focus on software, SaaS, and cloud offerings.
  • Significant technology-sector experience with intellectual property, licensing, privacy, and trade compliance.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with product managers and engineers and apply legal principles with an understanding of technology architectures and principles.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently in a fast-paced setting, and work with internal departments and all levels of management.
  • Current knowledge of best practices in legal issues involving product development and marketing at technology companies.
  • HIPAA compliance experience is highly desired.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation abilities.
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
  • Strong business judgment and strategic thinking.
  • Previous product counseling experience at a technology company.
  • A startup mindset, enthusiasm, teamwork, urgency, willingness to take a hands-on approach, and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced business.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong project management abilities.
  • Strong technical skills and a commitment to continuous learning.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
  • A 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Critical illness, hospital indemnity, and personal accident insurance.
  • Identity theft protection.
  • Auto and home insurance.
  • Legal insurance.
  • Pet insurance.
  • A performance-based annual corporate bonus plan.
  • An Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback.
  • Flexible paid vacation.
  • A paid day off for your birthday.
  • Company holidays.
  • Parental leave and other leave programs.
  • An Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Well-being resources for physical, mental, social, and financial health.
  • Uncapped commission when applicable to the position.

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