What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Counsel, NS - DIGIT/RAISE position at State of New York - Financial Services, Department of?
The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Counsel in the Office of Responsible Artificial Intelligence Safety & Education (RAISE). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Addresses legal issues related to Article 44-B of the General Business Law, including: implementation of requirements related to transparency, reporting, and disclosure; review of filed reporting and disclosures; engagement with other governmental authorities and frontier model developers; and preparation of annual reports;
- Provides legal analysis and counsel in the development of policy documents, such as proposed legislation, proposed regulations, comparative analyses, and/or proposed guidance;
- Formulates legal and policy recommendations and communicates them orally and in writing;
- Liaises with AI experts and policy staff responsible for implementing Article 44-B;
- Coordinates with the Assistant Operations Director to ensure harmonization of policy goals with systems, staffing, budgetary, and other operational plans;
- Maintains a strong working knowledge of legal issues relating to frontier AI models and efforts to regulate them, including existing and proposed federal, state, and international laws, regulations, and guidance;
- Briefs senior officials and the Superintendent on related matters as necessary; and
- Other duties as assigned.
- Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, a state bar, and four years of relevant professional legal experience in federal or state government, a law firm, in-house, or a combination thereof;
- Superior written and legal research skills;
- Legal experience in one or more of the following areas: AI governance, frontier model regulation, AI safety and security frameworks, data privacy, cybersecurity;
- Familiarity with legal and regulatory issues related to frontier AI model development and transparency; and
- Ability to navigate broad areas of fast-evolving law across regulatory domains and identify areas for pragmatic responses.
Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.
Salary: $120,471 - $152,238 (salary commensurate with experience)
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 $4,150 annual downstate adjustment.
Appointment Status: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class.
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.
Benefits:
Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Retirement PlanSalary : $120,471 - $152,238