Counsel – Public Sector

Job Description

About the Role

Counsel – Public Sector

Location: USA Remote

Job Description:

Legal Remote , United States

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 Counsel working with our public sector team and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.

This role will be working out of your home office in the United State but due to team location we need folks to be in EST zone.

This role will require you to have or be eligible to hold a security clearance. If selected, you may be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet and maintain the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Public Sector/Government Contracts and Compliance Professional to join our legal team supporting the company’s wholly-owned and cleared subsidiary, Progress Federal Solutions, Inc. (“PFS”). As a vital member of the legal and administrative team, you will play a key role in: providing efficient contract negotiation, management and administration; providing guidance on FAR/DFAR provisions; ensuring adherence to government procurement regulations and laws, supporting our sales and capture teams; and managing and maintaining records. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, senior management, and external partners to ensure the company’s legal interests are safeguarded and aligned with our business objectives. You will be responsible for coordinating with colleagues on the Legal and cross-functional teams such as Finance to ensure government transactions align with the company’s policies and revenue accounting requirements.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented, proactive, and curious government contracts and compliance professional who is interested in collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals by providing practical advice on all aspects of government contracting, aligning with organizational practices and processes, cultivating innovative solutions, and creating a learning culture. The qualified candidate will work cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources as required, proactively identifying contract and business risks, engaging appropriate key stakeholders and providing support. The ideal candidate will have experience with – and will thrive on – working as a self-starter in an environment that is team-based, fast-paced, business, and results-oriented.In this role, you will: (List the responsibilities here, no caps lock, please).  

In this role, you will be doing:

Government Contracts Management, Compliance, and Administration:

Draft, review, negotiate, and administer federal and U.S. SLED (state, local and educational) contracts to ensure compliance with the FAR, DFARS, and federal Commercial Item practices, as both a subcontractor and a prime contractor

Support subcontractor negotiations and contract management lifecycle requirements, including analysis and tracking of flow-downs, contract modifications, and ongoing contractual compliance oversight

Support analysis, evaluation, and preparation of bid proposals, quotations, and responses to information requests

Assist with new business activities by drafting and negotiating nondisclosure agreements and teaming arrangements, and completing various required forms and certifications

Ensure compliance with government procurement regulations and laws

Support and lead coordination efforts between the subsidiary and the parent on aligning contracting and procurement forms, policies, and practices for software licensing, distributor/reseller and other partner relationships, and subcontractor and supplier risk management and contracting

Familiarity with legal and regulatory issues associated with U.S. federal, state and local contracting practices

Support the company’s sales and services teams with legal, compliance, regulatory and other issues related to the U.S. government’s procurement of, and requirements associated with, Progress’ products and services

Have demonstrable experience in, and provide advice and support on, matters such as bid protests, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Pay to Play statutes, and other general matters involving procurement, sales, and services provision to U.S. federal, state, and local governments

Familiarity with CMMC, FAR/DFAR cybersecurity provisions and contractual aspects relating to NIST risk management frameworks

Maintain contractual documentation and track and comply with recordkeeping requirements

Manage and administer the company’s SAM data and account

Coordinate classified contract forms and documentation as needed with the company’s facility security officer if/as requested.

Corporate Governance, Ethics, and Compliance:

Support the subsidiary general counsel in corporate secretarial duties, including preparation of Board materials, governance documents, minutes, and other matters

Support the drafting, reviewing, and updating of policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Assist in providing and reviewing compliance training requirements and materials

Regulatory tracking and preparation of notices and communications for proposed and promulgated rulemaking readiness

Support internal audit, investigations, and other efforts to identify red flags and escalate issues related to government actions such as price reductions, most favored customer, mandatory disclosure triggers, export controls, and similar obligations

Monitor changes in legal and regulatory landscapes to proactively identify potential compliance risks and recommend appropriate actions.

Your background:

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.

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 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.

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