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 Health Bureau within the Insurance Division. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Oversees implementation and compliance with federal and state laws, including state mental health and substance use disorder treatment parity laws and MHPAEA;

· Analyzes health insurance contract forms submitted for approval to the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and evaluates for compliance with all applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations;

· Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and comments on legislative proposals, regulations, and circular letters, and demonstrates knowledge of the State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA) requirements for rulemaking;

· Reviews submissions from health insurers to determine compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity laws including rates of utilization review approvals and denials, rates of appeals, claims paid, cost-sharing requirements, and participation rates of providers;

· Conducts mental health and substance use disorder parity compliance investigations, analyzes the results of such investigations, prepares concise and effective written memoranda on the findings, and drafts consent orders;

· Implements network adequacy standards and oversees network adequacy reviews, including in relation to behavioral health services;

· Assists in the handling of special projects or the operations of health insurance programs;

· Researches and prepares special reports and drafts legal memoranda with an ability to produce a high-quality written work product;

· Meets with representatives of the health insurance industry, trade groups, and other governmental agencies to discuss public policy, market and product issues, mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements, and other initiatives, and effectively communicates Department position;

· Participates in task forces and workgroups with the health insurance industry or other governmental agencies;

· Trains and supervises staff within a legal section of the DFS Health Bureau; and

· Other duties as assigned.

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 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 investigations; corporate law involving such actions as corporate mergers, dissolutions, stockholder meetings and other related corporate actions; commercial financial documentation and negotiation; bank regulatory experience; insurance regulatory and legislative experience; and prosecutorial experience gained in a city, state, or federal law enforcement or administrative agency that regularly conducts 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.

To Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box AAFS-HEALTH-00228) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Kara Waters

Box AAFS-HEALTH-00228

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $108,665.00 - $137,319.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person