Legal Specialist

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Heredia Province, Costa RicaPosted Jun 13, 2026

Legal Specialist

Moody's Corporation Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica

Legal Specialist

Moody's Corporation Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica Hace 12 horas Más de 200 solicitudes

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Guardar At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills And Competencies

  • Familiarity with corporate law, contract law, and intellectual property laws
  • Strong legal research skills with the ability to articulate findings concisely
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to manage a high volume of contract-related tasks
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility to work across different time zones within the Americas as required
  • Practical experience applying artificial intelligence and legal technology tools in a legal environment
  • Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree with approximately 3–4 years of relevant in-house legal experience

Responsibilities

Support the drafting, negotiation, and management of legal agreements while partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient contract processes

  • Draft, prepare, review, and edit legal documents including NDAs, trials, amendments, license agreements, and demand letters under attorney supervision
  • Lead negotiations with clients and third parties to secure favorable contract terms and conditions
  • Serve as a single point of contact for processing and tracking legal documents while supporting deal attorneys
  • Communicate updates on contract status, modifications, deviations, and completion or termination of agreements
  • Advise business units on legal documentation and related processes
  • Coordinate correspondence with clients and internal stakeholders as directed
  • Prepare research-based reports using public sources and databases on entities and individuals
  • Analyze legal issues with a strong sense of ethics and integrity when handling confidential information and provide practical solutions aligned with business goals

About The Team

Our Commercial Transactions Legal team is responsible for supporting all commercial and sales transactions on behalf of MA Legal, ensuring efficient contract execution and risk management. By joining the team, you will contribute to high-impact legal work supporting business operations across the Americas while leveraging innovative tools and practices to enhance legal processes. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative environment based in Costa Rica, supporting complex transactions and driving operational excellence.

Moody’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.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.
  • Nivel de antigüedad

    Intermedio
  • Tipo de empleo

    Jornada completa
  • Función laboral

    Legal
  • Sectores

    Servicios financieros

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