Global General Counsel — Tech, Data & AI Deals

New Haven County Bar Association; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 281,000 - 407,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Analytics seeks a General Counsel to serve as the senior legal leader for the MA business, partnering with the MA CEO and executives. The role coordinates with enterprise legal, compliance, and shared services to deliver high-quality legal services globally, with deep experience in software, SaaS, data licensing, and information services.

The ideal candidate will guide strategic initiatives, risk management, regulatory compliance, and product development while leading a high-performing,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• 15+ years of legal experience, including in-house leadership.
• Deep expertise in commercial transactions, licensing, software, SaaS, data licensing.

Responsibilities

• Lead MA senior leadership as the primary legal partner to align legal strategy with business decisions.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance enabling innovation and growth.
• Oversee all MA legal matters with enterprise legal, compliance, and shared services.
• Lead M&A activities including due diligence, negotiations, and post-closing integration.

Skills

Executive leadership

Commercial transactions

M&A experience

Regulatory risk management

Strategic partnership

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Moody's Analytics seeks a General Counsel to serve as the senior legal leader for the MA business, partnering with the MA CEO and executives. The role coordinates with enterprise legal, compliance, and shared services to deliver high-quality legal services globally, with deep experience in software, SaaS, data licensing, and information services.

The ideal candidate will guide strategic initiatives, risk management, regulatory compliance, and product development while leading a high-performing,