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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleAssociate Attorney Financial Services, M-3

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $108665 to $137319 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address NYC:One State Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10004

Minimum Qualifications Appointment method:
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.
Non-Competitive: Admission to the New York State Bar and four (4) years of legal experience subsequent to admission to
the NYS Bar. Legal experience must be in one or more of the following fields:
• Litigation or financial industry investogations;
• Corporate mergers, dissolutions, stockholder meetings and other related corporate actions;
• Commercial financial documentation and negotiation;
• Bank regulatory experience;
• Insurance regulatory and legislative experience;
• Prosecutorial experience gained in a city, state, or federal law enforcement or administrative agency that regularly
condicts civil enforcement action in financial and commercial matters.
A Master’s degree in law with a concentration in Banking Law, Insurance Law, Financial Services Law, Corporate Law, or
international legal studies may substitute for two years of the experience.

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system
that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational
excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial
harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation;
and preserving the stability of the global financial system.
The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Attorney (Financial Services) in the
Office of General Counsel. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Analyzes policies and procedures resulting from legislative or administrative actions and the impact on industries
regulated by the Department. Assist in the development of standards;
• Researches and analyzes State and federal statutes and regulations and their effects upon the business activities of
financial services entities with regard to the public and/or other financial services entities;
• Processes subpoenas and other process received by the Department;
• Oversees litigation involving the Department, as needed;
• Evaluates submissions to the Department and make findings of fact and conclusions of law;
• Assists with policy and practical matters concerning the oversight of regulated companies doing business in New
York;
• Assists with matters of legislative and regulatory affairs, including becoming a subject matter expert on topics where
needed;
• Oversees contractual arrangements between the department and financial services providers and furnish technical
assistance to and ongoing oversight of such programs or contacts;
• Oversees administrative proceeding involving persons regulated by the Department of Financial Services;
• Prepares written material in the form of reports, oral briefings, correspondence and other documents related to the
program functions and policy initiatives; and
• Other duties assigned

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: The starting salary for this position is $108,665 with periodic increases up to $137,319

Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and
Westchester Counties are also eligible to receive an additional $3,400 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Nathan Keiper

Telephone

Fax 518-402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@DFS.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than April 29, 2024 to the
email address listed below. Please include the Vacancy ID in the subject line of your email to ensure
receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.
Nathan Keiper
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071
All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives.
the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and
whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable.
accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an
accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute
an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate,
in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation.
history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such
information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518)
473-3130 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.