Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel

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. Follow us on social media @NYCOfficeof

Tech, and visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 house 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. Within the Office of Information Privacy, responsibilities will include:

• 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 multiagency initiatives, as needed;
• Conduct privacy-related trainings;
• Monitor and provides legal advice concerning legislative and regulatory developments in the areas of privacy, data security, and cybersecurity; and
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

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