Senior Enforcement Counsel (Assistant Counsel, NS)

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Counsel in the Civil Investigations Unit. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Leads and works on investigations of potential violations of the Financial Services, Insurance, and Banking laws, and other state and federal laws; work includes requesting and reviewing productions, legal research, evaluating evidence, taking testimony, negotiating settlements with opposing counsel, and preparing for and conducting administrative hearings; • Investigates complaints filed with the Department by consumers and consumer groups and recommends appropriate action; • Proposes and develops new areas and subjects for investigation; • Reviews proposed legislation and regulations and the implementation of passed legislation and adopted regulations; • Provides legal advice on matters regarding regulatory actions and develops legal approaches to accomplish various departmental objectives; • Conducts special studies and research about issues and programs of interest to the Division and prepares reports and recommendations as assigned; and • Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications • Admission to the New York State bar in good standing; • At least 4 years of post-bar legal experience in the finance or banking industry; Appointment Method: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits. Salary: $115,283 - $145,682 (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 $4,000 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. Name Nate Keiper Telephone Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov Address Street One Commerce Plaza Suite 301 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12257 Notes on Applying To Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than September 30, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box AC-CIV-00213) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred. Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Nate Keiper Box AC-CIV-00213 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