Hiring: General Counsel, Moody's Analytics Company: Moody's Corporation Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 11:06:03 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Product Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, SaaS, Segment About the job Experience: •J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing •15+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house leadership roles in a complex, global organization •Deep expertise in commercial transactions and licensing, with substantial experience in software, SaaS, data licensing, or information services industries •Demonstrated track record of acting as a trusted strategic business partner to senior executives in a multi-product, multinational business •Significant experience leading and developing high-performing legal teams across multiple geographies Required Skills: •Serve as the lead legal advisor to MA senior leadership, embedding legal strategy and risk awareness into business decisions, product strategy, and growth initiatives globally •Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance that enables innovation and drives revenue growth •Participate actively as a senior executive in business strategy discussions, new product launches, market expansion, and go-to-market planning •Advise the MA CEO and leadership team on a wide range of legal, regulatory, and operational matters arising across the business •Commercial Transactions & Product Support •Lead legal support for all commercial transactions with customers and partners, including software and data licensing, SaaS subscription agreements, API and platform arrangements, professional services engagements, and strategic partnerships including reseller and distribution arrangements •Oversee the full commercial contract lifecycle — from structuring and negotiation through execution — ensuring terms appropriately balance legal risk with commercial objectives across a sophisticated global customer base •Develop and maintain scalable contract templates, playbooks, and legal workflows, partnering with Legal Operations and technology teams to leverage AI and automation for maximum efficiency and consistency Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with AI governance and the evolving regulatory landscape for technology and data businesses •Law firm background in corporate, commercial, or technology transactions •Pragmatic, business-oriented mindset — instinctively focused on enabling growth and innovation while managing risk •Exceptional communication skills and executive presence — able to engage credibly and persuasively at all levels, from deal teams to the Board •True ‘generalist-athlete’ capability — comfortable advising across a wide range of legal domains and switching fluidly between strategic and operational modes •Strong collaboration instincts and enterprise mindset — invested in the success of the whole organization, not just the business unit •Technical aptitude and genuine curiosity — enthusiasm for emerging technologies and a drive to apply them to improve the quality and efficiency of legal services •Cultural carrier of Moody’s values: integrity, inclusion, customer focus, collaboration, and innovation Compensation: •$280,500 - $406,650 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!