$280,500 – $406,650
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What this role is
This is a senior legal leadership role directing all legal matters for Moody's Analytics, a data and analytics business segment, with responsibility for commercial contracts, M&A, regulatory compliance, and managing a global legal team. The position suits an experienced in-house counsel with deep expertise in software and SaaS licensing who can balance legal risk with business growth at the executive level.
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What they ask for
Required
- J.D. from accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing
- 15+ years legal experience including in-house leadership roles
- Deep expertise in commercial transactions and licensing in software, SaaS, or data services
- Demonstrated track record as strategic business partner to senior executives
- Experience leading legal teams across multiple geographies
- Experience advising on M&A transactions
- Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
Nice to have
- Experience in financial technology, financial data, or analytics sectors
- Familiarity with AI governance and regulatory landscape for tech and data businesses
- Law firm background in corporate, commercial, or technology transactions