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Special Counsel, Information Privacy
- City of New York (New York, NY)
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Job Description
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.nyc.gov 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.
Supporting the Executive Director, Strategic Affairs, the Special Counsel, Information Privacy will:
- Provide strategic guidance on privacy-related citywide initiatives;
- Collaborate with program and technology teams to support privacy protection in the development and implementation of analytics and emerging technologies;
- Advise on privacy-related legislative matters, including drafting and reviewing prospective legislation and related engagements;
- Support the drafting, negotiation, and management of privacy-related contract terms, including application to use of online analytics and artificial intelligence;
- Coordinate with OIP analysis and program teams to develop and deliver both scalable and targeted privacy training programs and policies;
- Support the external and public-facing activities of the office, including media, national, and international privacy organization engagements;
- Liaise with the Mayor’s Office on privacy matters;
- Monitor and analyze evolving privacy-related regulations, industry standards, and best practices; and
- Execute other projects and initiatives as required.
HOURS/SHIFT
Day - Due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.
WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
TO APPLY
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #734711
*Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL
OTI participates in E-Verify
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005
Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, 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.
Additional Information
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.
Salary Min: $ 68,213.00
Salary Max: $136,658.00
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