Assistant Counsel, OIP

City of New York • New York City, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit OTI’s website to learn more. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology. The Office of Technology and Innovation houses the Office of Information Privacy, which works to protect New Yorkers’ identifying information. OIP is headed by the City’s Chief Privacy Officer, who leads and implements the City’s privacy strategy and policy, advises agencies on federal, state, and local privacy law, and counsels on citywide data-sharing practices.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
• Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
• To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized legal analysis and advice to agency partners and staff on complex privacy and data security matters;
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions for the Chief Privacy Officer and agency privacy officers;
• Draft and negotiate memoranda of understanding, advisory documents, and other legal and policy documents;
• Support agency compliance with the Identifying Information Law by reviewing agency reports, and other privacy laws and relevant City policies;
• Contribute to privacy-related groups and committees, including the Citywide Privacy Protection Committee, by developing presentations and supplemental materials;
• Represent the Office of Information Privacy on interagency task forces, working groups, and special projects;
• Research and remain current on privacy trends and best practices;
• Prepare materials for privacy related trainings.
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees