Agency Attorney (Privacy Counsel) - Contract

Company: Corporate Hiring Solutions
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary Corporate Hiring Solutions is seeking three (3) experienced Agency Attorney (Privacy Counsel) to support public-sector privacy and data protection initiatives. This role focuses on providing high-level legal guidance on privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in privacy law, government advisory services, and enterprise compliance programs. Work Hours: Monday–Friday, normal business hours 35 hours/week (unpaid meal break after 6 hours) Overtime requires prior approval Key Responsibilities Legal Advice & Counsel: Provide expert legal advice on complex, sensitive, and urgent privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity matters related to OIP and Administration priority initiatives. Advise on federal, state, and local privacy laws and regulations impacting City agencies and citywide initiatives. Prepare privacy impact assessments and advise on privacy implications of proposed technologies and data use initiatives. Policy & Legislation: Shape, draft, and review privacy-related policies, legislation, and citywide guidance. Monitor and provide legal analysis concerning legislative and regulatory developments in privacy, data security, and cybersecurity, briefing relevant stakeholders. Contracts & Agreements: Drive, review, and negotiate various legal documents and agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), data sharing agreements, terms of service, multi-agency data integration agreements, and business use cases. Compliance & Training: Draft policies, guidance materials, templates, presentations, and training documents to support agency compliance with privacy laws and regulations. Develop and conduct privacy-related training programs for City agency personnel Stakeholder Engagement & Representation: Represent OIP and the Chief Privacy Officer in national and international privacy organizations, leading collaborations, and at senior-level meetings or interagency/internal working groups as needed. Manage relationships and drive intergovernmental affairs with the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and other key government stakeholders regarding privacy matters. Engage with the public on privacy matters, including potentially speaking on panels, contributing to publications, and working with media (as directed by OIP leadership). Strategic Support: Prepare legal briefs and provide strategic support and advice to government officials and city leadership on privacy matters. Handle special projects and initiatives, as assigned by OIP leadership. Required Qualifications Minimum 12 years of legal experience , including work with NYC government, intergovernmental affairs, or enterprise privacy programs Active admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing Strong hands-on experience in U.S. privacy and data protection laws (including CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GDPR implications, breach laws, and local regulations) Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related agreements and develop organizational privacy policies and compliance materials Experience conducting privacy and data protection impact assessments and advising on emerging technologies and data initiatives Demonstrated ability to monitor and interpret privacy-related regulatory and legislative developments Excellent communication, advisory, and collaboration skills , with experience advising senior leadership and working across multidisciplinary teams At least one active IAPP certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or AIGP) Preferred Qualifications Experience working as an attorney within a federal, state, or local government agency , or providing direct legal counsel to public-sector clients. Experience serving in-house in a large, complex, or highly regulated organization , where legal, policy, and operational functions closely align. Additional Information Background check may be required Contract position with potential for extension Equal Opportunity Employer

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