General Counsel, Moody's Analytics
About the role
The General Counsel, Moody’s Analytics serves as the senior-most legal leader for the MA business segment and a key member of the MA Executive Leadership Team. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer of Moody’s Corporation, this executive is the primary legal partner to the MA CEO and her leadership team — embedding legal strategy and risk awareness directly into business decisions, growth initiatives, and product innovation.
Responsibilities
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
Advises the MA CEO and leadership team on a wide range of legal, regulatory, and operational matters arising across the business
Requirements
Business Partnership & Strategic Counsel
Commercial Transactions & Product Support
M&A and Strategic Transactions
Legal Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
Enterprise Coordination
Leadership & Team Development
Qualifications & 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
Experience advising on M&A transactions, including due diligence, transaction negotiations, and post-closing integration
Strong judgment and the ability to pragmatically balance legal risk with commercial objectives across a wide range of counterparties and situations
Success Attributes
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