New York State Department of Financial Services
Senior Attorney, SG-25 (Various Units)
New York State Department of Financial Services, Albany, Oregon, United States, 97321
Overview
New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is seeking Senior Attorney in multiple business units. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department aims to empower consumers, protect them from financial harm, ensure the health of regulated entities, drive economic growth through responsible innovation, and preserve the stability of the global financial system. Base pay range
$66,951.00/yr - $121,413.00/yr Description
This description outlines duties and qualifications for Senior Attorney roles at NYDFS in various units. Duties
Banking Applications: Evaluate statutory and regulatory factors in investigations of banking applications (mergers, change of control, de novo charters, foreign bank licensing); liaise with financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and law firms; collaborate across depository and non-depository supervision, banking operations, legal, and consumer protection to include financial and managerial factors, safety and soundness, and consumer compliance in application investigations. Civil Investigations: Work on investigations of potential violations of Insurance, Banking, Financial Services, and other laws; request documents, analyze evidence, take testimony, identify violations, propose penalties, negotiate settlements, and prepare for hearings and litigation. Community and Regional Banks: Part of a review team that edits examination reports and other division documents with EICs, team leaders, and deputies. Consumer Examinations Unit: Resolve legal and policy matters for examining DFS-supervised entities for compliance with consumer protection and anti-discrimination laws; perform legal and policy research, dispute resolution, review/edit examination materials, liaise with DFS entities and units, and draft memos and work product. Innovation Policy Unit: Address legal issues in financial services related to AI/ML, fintech, insurtech, DeFi and other technologies; provide legal analysis for policy documents; perform research; conduct policy reviews; maintain best practices; manage external engagement with innovators. Investigations and Intelligence Division: Conduct public records research for license applications; research case law, lawsuits, enforcement actions; prepare memoranda for licensing determinations; inquire DFS licensees about cybersecurity incidents and escalate findings. Minimum Qualifications
Senior Attorney SG-25: One year as Assistant Attorney 3 or admission to NYS Bar and two years of professional legal experience. Assistant Attorney 3 SG-22: One year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to NYS Bar and one year of professional legal experience. Assistant Attorney 2 SG-20: Admission to NYS Bar. Assistant Attorney 1 SG-18: Law School Graduation or eligibility to take the NYS Bar; advancement to Assistant Attorney 2 upon bar admission; appointment terminated if not admitted within two years. Traineeship: progression through titles with advancement based on satisfactory service and performance; possible early advancement to Senior Attorney under certain conditions. NY HELPS: NY Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program; the non-competitive status may convert to competitive after one year. List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for 20-620010. 55 b/c Appointment: Eligibility for Governor’s Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities; information available here. Transfer: One year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer. See Civil Service links for details. Additional Comments
Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect salary, insurance and other benefits. Compensation and Location
Salary: $96,336-$121,413 (Grade-25); $82,326 (Grade NS-22); $74,193 (Grade NS-20); $66,951 (Grade NS-18). Additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment for positions in NYC metro area, Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. Appointment Status: Permanent or Contingent-Permanent. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is seeking Senior Attorney in multiple business units. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department aims to empower consumers, protect them from financial harm, ensure the health of regulated entities, drive economic growth through responsible innovation, and preserve the stability of the global financial system. Base pay range
$66,951.00/yr - $121,413.00/yr Description
This description outlines duties and qualifications for Senior Attorney roles at NYDFS in various units. Duties
Banking Applications: Evaluate statutory and regulatory factors in investigations of banking applications (mergers, change of control, de novo charters, foreign bank licensing); liaise with financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and law firms; collaborate across depository and non-depository supervision, banking operations, legal, and consumer protection to include financial and managerial factors, safety and soundness, and consumer compliance in application investigations. Civil Investigations: Work on investigations of potential violations of Insurance, Banking, Financial Services, and other laws; request documents, analyze evidence, take testimony, identify violations, propose penalties, negotiate settlements, and prepare for hearings and litigation. Community and Regional Banks: Part of a review team that edits examination reports and other division documents with EICs, team leaders, and deputies. Consumer Examinations Unit: Resolve legal and policy matters for examining DFS-supervised entities for compliance with consumer protection and anti-discrimination laws; perform legal and policy research, dispute resolution, review/edit examination materials, liaise with DFS entities and units, and draft memos and work product. Innovation Policy Unit: Address legal issues in financial services related to AI/ML, fintech, insurtech, DeFi and other technologies; provide legal analysis for policy documents; perform research; conduct policy reviews; maintain best practices; manage external engagement with innovators. Investigations and Intelligence Division: Conduct public records research for license applications; research case law, lawsuits, enforcement actions; prepare memoranda for licensing determinations; inquire DFS licensees about cybersecurity incidents and escalate findings. Minimum Qualifications
Senior Attorney SG-25: One year as Assistant Attorney 3 or admission to NYS Bar and two years of professional legal experience. Assistant Attorney 3 SG-22: One year as Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to NYS Bar and one year of professional legal experience. Assistant Attorney 2 SG-20: Admission to NYS Bar. Assistant Attorney 1 SG-18: Law School Graduation or eligibility to take the NYS Bar; advancement to Assistant Attorney 2 upon bar admission; appointment terminated if not admitted within two years. Traineeship: progression through titles with advancement based on satisfactory service and performance; possible early advancement to Senior Attorney under certain conditions. NY HELPS: NY Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program; the non-competitive status may convert to competitive after one year. List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for 20-620010. 55 b/c Appointment: Eligibility for Governor’s Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities; information available here. Transfer: One year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer. See Civil Service links for details. Additional Comments
Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect salary, insurance and other benefits. Compensation and Location
Salary: $96,336-$121,413 (Grade-25); $82,326 (Grade NS-22); $74,193 (Grade NS-20); $66,951 (Grade NS-18). Additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment for positions in NYC metro area, Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. Appointment Status: Permanent or Contingent-Permanent. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at New York State Department of Financial Services by 2x. Get notified about new Senior Attorney jobs in Albany, OR. Note: The description includes references to Assistant Attorneys General and related positions as part of the NYDFS job family.
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