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New York State Department of Financial Services · 4 days ago

Senior Attorney, SG-25

Albany, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $121K/yr

3+ years exp

The New York State Department of Financial Services is focused on creating a fair and resilient financial system. They are seeking a Senior Attorney for the Cybersecurity Division to provide legal guidance on cybersecurity regulations, assist in incident investigations, and engage with stakeholders in the financial services industry.

Financial ServicesGovernmentNon Profit

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Provides policy and guidance regarding DFS's Cybersecurity Regulation

Addresses cybersecurity and privacy issues arising from DFS's supervision and examinations of the financial services industry

Assists the Cybersecurity Incident Investigation Unit with cyber incident notification follow-up and response

Works with Cybersecurity Intelligence personnel regarding cybersecurity threats to, and incidents at, DFS-regulated entities

Participates in external engagement with stakeholders such as regulated entities, in coordination with the Cybersecurity Division leadership

Conducts legal research and prepares draft memoranda of law and/or reports

Drafts regulatory revisions, industry alerts, advisories, guidance, and other content as needed such as for the Cybersecurity Resource Center

Provides updates to the Assistant Deputy Superintendent and Deputy Superintendents for Cybersecurity and other senior staff

Oversees the work of more junior staff, fellows, interns, and paralegals

Prepares materials regarding cybersecurity regulations and enforcement for all business units at DFS

Tracks cyber-related laws and matters in NY, nationally, and internationally

Assists with enforcement actions as needed; and

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cybersecurity experienceData analysisIT security knowledgeLegal researchStakeholder engagementRegulatory draftingSupervisory skills

Required

One year as an Assistant Attorney 3 or admission to the NYS Bar and two years of subsequent professional legal experience

One year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience

Admission to NYS Bar

Law School Graduation (or other eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination)

Experience in cybersecurity

Data analysis experience

Knowledge of information technology (IT) and IT security concepts

Benefits

Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.