Assistant General Counsel- Privacy & Data Sec

Public Health Solutions • New York, NY

62d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is a large public health agency serving 8 million New Yorkers. With grant funds from the CDC, the agency is undertaking a new initiative to modernize its capabilities and data infrastructure. The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization managing the grant, but will be supervised by the NYC Health Department. This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027.

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and assistance to the agency. The OGC team includes attorneys working in legal affairs, contracts, privacy, and employment law. The Assistant General Counsel will be a key member of the Privacy unit within Legal Affairs, providing counsel and support on legal matters related to privacy and data security, under the direction of the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO).

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and at least two years of full-time, relevant legal experience.
• Two years of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
• Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
• Previous experience working in fields related to privacy and contract law.
• The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Familiarity with standards, guidelines, and best practices to manage privacy and cybersecurity risk, such as the NIST Privacy Framework and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Certified Information Privacy Professional certification through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAAP).
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
• Experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
• Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate data privacy and security agreements (such as cloud security agreements, end user license agreements, terms of service, privacy policies, and others).
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts with vendors procured by the agency.
• Provide support to the DOHMH CPO to develop and implement policies for data privacy and security.
• Support the CPO with investigations of security incidents and notifications to impacted individuals.
• Provide practical, timely, strategic, and high-quality legal recommendations and counsel to the IT division on data security and cybersecurity.
• Advise on best practice and compliance with privacy and data protection laws.
• Deliver data privacy and security trainings to the DOHMH workforce.
• Participate and engage in cross divisional collaborative projects that require legal support.
• Learn and keep informed of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as industry standards for data privacy and security.
• Other assignments, as needed, to support the Office of General Counsel.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level