Senior Counsel

Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) 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. Responsibilities Provide advice on complex legal matters of significant sensitivity and urgency and provide direct legal services related to Office of Information Privacy and Administration priority initiatives. Drive, review, and help negotiate legal documents and agreements, including memoranda of understanding, non-disclosure agreements, sponsorship agreements, terms of service, multiagency data integration agreements, and business use cases. Draft policies, guidance materials, templates, presentations, and training documents to support agency compliance with relevant federal, state, and local privacy laws and regulations. Represent the Chief Privacy Officer at senior‑level meetings or in interagency or internal working groups to advance multi‑agency initiatives, as needed. Conduct privacy‑related trainings. Monitor and provide legal advice concerning legislative and regulatory developments in the areas of privacy, data security, and cybersecurity. Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned. Work Location Brooklyn, NY Hours / Shift Day shift; due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, the candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings. Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar; four years of recent full‑time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, with at least eighteen months of such experience in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work. Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment. Preferred Skills Five years of relevant legal experience. Experience supporting and implementing an enterprise privacy program. Deep knowledge of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity laws affecting City agencies. Excellent organization, communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to present to business, legal, and technology partners. Superb interpersonal skills, including building cross‑functional partnerships and the ability to influence and drive change through collaboration. Industry‑recognized certifications within the domains of privacy and cybersecurity (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, CIPT). Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at Residency Requirement New York City residency is not required for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Additional Information OTI participates in E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr