Senior Counsel for Technology Policy (Special Assistant, NS)

Financial Services, Department of · New York · New York

Role: Policy analyst
Posted: Oct 5, 2026
Closes: Oct 30, 2026
Salary: $180,562 - $223,625 annually (salary commensurate with experience); positions in NYC metropolitan area and certain counties receive an additional $4,150 annual downstate adjustment

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Summary

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks a Senior Counsel for Technology Policy to serve as a subject matter expert on technology regulation and help advance the state's oversight of emergent technologies, including artificial intelligence. Reporting to the Special Advisor to the Superintendent for Technology Policy, the role involves providing strategic counsel on policy and regulatory approaches, conducting legal research, collaborating with stakeholders, and supporting implementation of responsible AI initiatives and the Office of Digital Innovation.

Key qualifications

Law degree from accredited law school and admission to state bar; eight years relevant professional legal experience in government, law firm, or financial institution (five years at managerial level)
Professional legal experience in technology and innovation at federal or state regulatory agency
Substantial policy and regulatory experience in data privacy, machine learning, algorithmic decision-making, AI regulation, and related areas
Familiarity with DFS's regulatory domains including banking, non-bank financial services, virtual currency, and insurance
Ability to navigate state and federal policymaking and develop regulatory strategies
Record of rigorous analysis of complex problems with clear, persuasive written work product

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