DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS
Core
Provide 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 advice, policies, and compliance frameworks for emergency response and data governance
Domain
Public sector emergency management + privacy law
Required skills
Privacy law expertise, data protection regulations, IT law, contract negotiation, emergency management knowledge, legal research, policy development, incident response support, regulatory compliance, interagency coordination
Preferred skills
Cybersecurity frameworks, technology contracts, leadership of legal staff, emergency management experience, New York State Executive Law, NYC Charter knowledge, racial equity lens in policymaking
Technologies
GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SaaS platforms, data processing systems
Responsibilities
Supervise legal and administrative staff, provide legal advice on compliance and contracting, advise on global/federal/state privacy regulations, draft and negotiate complex IT agreements, monitor emerging privacy laws and cybersecurity regulations, support incident response and data breach investigations, develop compliance processes, coordinate on legal issues and litigation, prepare legal documents and research materials, lead special projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
