Closing Date: 1st October, 2026
Description:
Duties Description- Provides legal advice and review of the Department's use of AI and emerging technologies, including compliance with applicable state and federal privacy laws and regulations.
- Analyzes state and federal laws and regulations involving AI and emerging technologies.
- Provides legal guidance to ensure AI and emerging technologies used within the Department comply with applicable privacy, intellectual property, and licensing requirements.
- Provides legal guidance on data privacy legal issues.
- Supervises and provides guidance to Senior Attorneys on legal matters.
- Represents the Department of Health in discussions, agreements, and negotiations with the Executive Chamber, Division of Budget, Legislature, state and federal agencies, and external stakeholders.
- Collaborates with Department program staff on legislative drafting and analysis and the development of statutes and regulations to advance Department priorities within applicable legal parameters.
- Consults with colleagues within the Division of Legal Affairs on matters related to the incumbent's areas of expertise and provides guidance and education to other attorneys, as necessary.
- Assists with litigation, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience or knowledge with legal issues involving artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and data governance
Additional Comments
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience or knowledge with legal issues involving artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and data governance
- Knowledge of NYS legislative and regulatory processes
- Strong legal research and legal writing skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to provide clear, consistent legal advice on complex matters
- Ability to work collaboratively with program staff, attorneys, government entities, and outside stakeholders
Additional Comments
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate's favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
- Shift & Geographic pay differentials
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- And many more...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
