Moody's Investors Service

Let's begin! Privacy Counsel (15351)

Moody's Investors Service • $119K — $196K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-7 years of experience in legal privacy roles at law firms or in-house at financial or tech companies.
  • Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian privacy laws, direct marketing, data breach, and data broker regulations.
  • Ability to simplify complex legal requirements into actionable business guidance.
  • Adaptability and curiosity, with experience in monitoring changes in legal and commercial landscapes.
  • Basic understanding of AI concepts and enthusiasm for responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the sole North American privacy counsel for Moody's, advising on privacy laws in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Handle routine privacy-related queries including employee monitoring and direct marketing practices.
  • Evaluate privacy implications on projects, such as new laws and regulatory inquiries.
  • Support legal considerations surrounding emerging data privacy regulations.
  • Contribute to privacy risk management and compliance with global regulations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Parental leave and paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan with employee and company contributions.
  • Life, disability, and accident insurance.
  • Discounted employee stock purchase plan and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
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.

About Moody's Investors Service

Moody's Investors Service is a bond credit rating business that provides research, credit rating, and financial risk analysis services. The company’s ratings and analysis track debt that covers various countries, corporate issuers, public finance issuers, and structured finance obligations. Additionally, the company also offers predictive ratings, research and investor briefings, pricing and valuation tools, and credit opinions. The company’s primary goal is to help investors analyze the credit risks associated with fixed-income securities. Moody’s Investor Service rates debt securities in several market segments related to public and commercial securities in the bond market. These include government, municipal and corporate bonds; managed investments such as money market funds, fixed-income funds, and hedge funds; financial institutions that include banks and non-bank finance companies; and asset classes in structured finance. Considered one of the Big Three credit rating agencies, Moody’s Investor Service employs approximately 6,100 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 28 countries. Moody’s Investor Service was founded by John Moody in 1999 and is headquartered in New York City, United States.

Moody's Investors Service Careers

Join the esteemed team at Moody's Investors Service, a leading global provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. This is a prime opportunity to be part of a company that values professional growth, leadership, and innovation in the financial industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Moody's Investors Service, the focus is on empowering the financial community to make better decisions through high-quality, independent, and rigorous analytics. The team at Moody's Investors Service is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the transparency, integrity, and efficiency of global markets.

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Moody's Investors Service believes in future-proofing careers by offering unmatched opportunities for professional development and advancement. Whether through leadership programs, diversity training, or networking events, employees are equipped to excel in their careers and contribute to the company's success.

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The culture at Moody's Investors Service is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and inclusion. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits designed to support their health, well-being, and financial security. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusive growth makes it a leader not just in financial services, but also as an employer of choice.

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