Counsel Moody's Local | K
- Buenos Aires
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
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**Responsibilities**:- Oversight of daily legal matters of Moody’s Local (corporate, contractual, commercial in general, regulatory, litigation, etc.) especially in Brazil but also in other jurisdictions of the LatAm region, working closely with Moody’s Local General Counsel, other members of the Moody’s Legal team and the Moody’s Local management team.
- Negotiate and draft amendments to customer contracts and assist with governmental tenders with customers (where relevant in conjunction with other members of the Moody’s Legal team).
- Involved in strategic LatAm-focused projects, including growth of the business by acquisition or greenfield development, and advise on key issues as needed
- Assist with regulatory issues across LatAm jurisdictions.
- Assist Moody’s Local General Counsel in Legal Operations and Tech processes and initiatives, working with other teams across the organization including the operational team.
- Advise on Moody’s Local new product initiatives, including credit rating and environmental, social & governance (ESG) products.
- Development of standard forms, precedents, guidance notes, best practices and training materials
- Preparing and delivering presentations to Moody’s Local staff on legal developments relevant to Moody’s Local.
- Assist with any legal matter on an as-needed basis
- Collaborate closely with external counsel.
- Strong academic record.
- Qualified to practice as a lawyer in Brazil or another suitable Latin American jurisdiction.
- A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a Latin American private practice law firm or in the Legal Department of a multi-national financial services company, with knowledge in Brazil or other suitable Latin American jurisdiction(s).
- Experience working in an international environment with senior individuals.
- Knowledge of financial services products/markets highly preferred.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English. Spanish is also preferred.
- Curiosity about Legal Operation and Legal Tech initiatives & innovations and the ability to implement them.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Experience working with a diverse range of individuals of varying seniorities.
- Experience in drafting and negotiation.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Flexible approach: business-minded but understands fully Moody’s Local legal and regulatory risks.
- Ability to approach legal issues in an innovative way to achieve corporate strategic objectives.
- Excellent administration, project management, and document-management skills.
- Ability to provide results within established timeframes.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Limited travel within Latin America as the need arises.
- Ability to quickly grasp diverse and sophisticated issues.
- Self-starter willing to operate with limited supervision.
- Able to present a positive image of Legal Department.LegalMoody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
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