Description
Division of Economic Justice—New York City
Regulatory Project Attorney or Special Counsel (24-Month Term Positions)
Application Deadline is August 16, 2024
To apply, please visit https://ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys
The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking attorneys with complex rulemaking experience to work on drafting regulations implementing landmark legislation intended to preserve the online privacy of young people and protect them from the harms of addictive social media feeds. The selected attorneys will be hired for 24-month terms with the possibility to extend for an additional 12 months.
In June 2024, New York State established the nation’s most stringent protections to safeguard young people on social media. The SAFE For Kids Act, the first bill of its kind to be signed into law in any state across the nation, requires social media companies to restrict access to addictive feeds on their platforms for users under the age of 18. The New York Child Data Protection Act prohibits online sites and connected devices from collecting, using, sharing, or selling the personal data of anyone under the age of 18. Both laws provide the OAG with regulatory authority, with the SAFE For Kids Act requiring final OAG regulations before it takes effect; the OAG has been further authorized to enforce both laws to ensure compliance.
Regulatory Project Attorney (24-Month Term Position) | Posting Reference #: DEJ_NYC_RPA_3704
Opportunity for Attorneys w/Complex Rulemaking Experience
The Regulatory Project Attorney will report to the Special Counsel and be located in the New York City office.
Attorney will assist the OAG in drafting and refining regulations implementing the SAFE For Kids Act and the Child Data Protection Act; engage in complex legal analysis projects and provide technical interpretation to facilitate and support the rulemaking process and implementation of these new laws; advise and brief OAG leadership on key issues; use or develop subject matter expertise to engage with internal and external stakeholders in the design and evaluation of proposed regulations; and collaborate with Division of Economic Justice attorneys, policy staff, and other OAG personnel on effective rulemaking, implementation, and enforcement strategies.
Suitable candidates must have at least five (5) years of post-graduate legal experience that includes complex rule writing experience. Experience in any or all or the following is strongly preferred:
- First amendment experience.
- An understanding of and/or experience in technology and related legal issues, privacy, and data security.
- Existing relationships or connections to related/impacted-stakeholder groups.
Special Counsel | Posting Reference #: DEJ_NYC_SC_3705
Opportunity for Attorneys w/Experience Leading Complex Rulemaking Efforts
The Special Counsel will report to the Chief Deputy Attorney General for Economic Justice and be located in the New York City office.
Attorney will manage the rulemaking team, including attorneys, policy staff, and other professional and support personnel; lead the OAG’s effort to draft and refine regulations implementing the SAFE For Kids Act and the Child Data Protection Act; supervise complex legal analysis projects and provide technical interpretation to facilitate and support the rulemaking process and implementation of these new laws; provide strategic guidance and advise and brief OAG leadership on key issues; use subject matter expertise to engage internal and external stakeholders in the design and evaluation of proposed regulations; and collaborate with Division of Economic Justice attorneys, policy staff, and other OAG personnel on effective rulemaking, implementation, and enforcement strategies.
Suitable candidates must have at least eight (8) years of post-graduate legal experience that includes experience leading/managing all aspects of the complex rulemaking process. Experience in any or all or the following is strongly preferred:
- First amendment experience.
- Expertise in technology and related legal issues, privacy, and data security.
- Existing relationships or connections to related/impacted-stakeholder groups.
- Prior experience leading and coordinating teams of attorneys.
- Prior New York State legislative experience.
- Experience representing an agency, entity, and/or high-level principal at meetings, events, and other public-speaking engagements.
Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and be admitted to practice law in New York State. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.
As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. To learn more about Assistant Attorney General compensation, please visit the following page: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
