Skills and Competencies - At least two years of relevant experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a financial services, technology, or similar company working in a legal privacy role
- Practical knowledge of U.S. state and federal privacy, direct marketing, data breach and data broker laws
- Strong judgment and a pragmatic, risk-based approach, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders
- Curiosity and adaptability, demonstrated through experience monitoring evolving legal requirements, commercial priorities, and emerging areas of risk
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
Education - J.D. from an accredited law school, strong academic credentials, and admission to at least one state bar association
Responsibilities Moody's is seeking a Privacy Counsel to support its Global Privacy Program, with primary responsibility for advising privacy matters across North America.
- Act as sole North Americas privacy counsel advising on U.S. and Canadian state and federal privacy, direct marketing, data breach and data broker laws
- Advise on day-to-day routine business queries, such as privacy and opt-out requests, employee monitoring, direct marketing, contract reviews, data incidents, and data broker registrations and disclosures.
- Review and assess privacy considerations for specific projects, including impact analyses of new laws, M&A due diligence, regulatory inquiries and litigation
- Provide legal support on emerging data privacy, data broker, and related laws in the U.S.
About the Team Our Global Privacy Team supports Moody's enterprise-wide privacy compliance framework across a complex and evolving global data landscape. The team partners with stakeholders across the business to manage privacy risks, maintain compliance with global regulations, support innovative data and technology solutions, and enable responsible use of emerging technologies including GenAI and Agentic AI. By joining the team, you will contribute to the development of scalable privacy practices that support Moody's data, analytics, software, and risk intelligence businesses worldwide.
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $119,100.00 - $196,750, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody's also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
