Senior Privacy Counsel - AI, Data & Compliance (NA)

Moody's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Moody's is seeking a Privacy Counsel to support its Global Privacy Program, primarily advising across North America. You will handle U.S. and Canadian privacy, direct marketing, data breach matters and contract reviews, ensuring compliance and clear internal guidance.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and active state bar admission, with a focus on risk-based, pragmatic advice to business stakeholders and appetite for responsible AI practices.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of U.S. state and federal privacy, direct marketing, data breach and data broker laws
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear guidance for business stakeholders
• Curiosity and adaptability to evolving legal requirements and emerging risks
• Basic understanding of AI concepts and responsible AI practices

Responsibilities

• Act as sole North America privacy counsel advising on U.S. and Canadian privacy, direct marketing, data breach and data broker laws
• Advise on day-to-day privacy queries, employee monitoring, direct marketing, contract reviews, data incidents and disclosures
• Review and assess privacy considerations for projects including impact analyses, M&A due diligence and regulatory inquiries
• Provide legal support on emerging data privacy and related laws in the U.S.

Skills

Privacy law

Risk management

Legal guidance

AI awareness

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Moody's is seeking a Privacy Counsel to support its Global Privacy Program, primarily advising across North America. You will handle U.S. and Canadian privacy, direct marketing, data breach matters and contract reviews, ensuring compliance and clear internal guidance.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and active state bar admission, with a focus on risk-based, pragmatic advice to business stakeholders and appetite for responsible AI practices.