DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS
Core
Strategic legal guidance at the intersection of law and technology, focusing on privacy, data protection, and IT for emergency management operations.
Role type
Senior IC legal director (privacy & IT)
Builds
Legal frameworks, policies, and compliance strategies for emergency response and data governance.
Domain
Public sector emergency management + privacy law + information technology
Required skills
Privacy law expertise, data protection regulations, IT law, contract negotiation, policy development, incident response, legal research, supervisory leadership
Preferred skills
Cybersecurity frameworks, emergency management experience, New York State Executive Law, NYC Charter, racial equity lens in policymaking
Technologies
GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SaaS platforms, cybersecurity tools
Responsibilities
Supervise legal and administrative staff, provide legal advice on compliance and contracting, advise on global/federal/state privacy regulations, draft and negotiate technology agreements, monitor emerging privacy laws and cybersecurity regulations, support incident response and data breach investigations, develop compliance processes, coordinate with internal teams and external agencies, prepare legal documents and research materials.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties
