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The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.
The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Associate Attorney Financial Services in the Consumer Protection and Financial Enforcement Division (CPFED). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Works on investigations of potential violations of the Financial Services, Insurance, and Banking laws, and other state and federal laws, including requesting and reviewing document productions, negotiating discovery disputes, taking testimony, negotiating settlements with opposing counsel, and preparing for and conducting administrative hearings and litigation;
• Proposes and develops new areas and subjects for investigation;
• Assists in the review of proposed legislation and regulations and the implementation of passed legislation and adopted regulations;
• Provides legal advice on matters regarding regulatory actions and developing legal approaches to accomplish various departmental objectives;
• Assists in investigating complaints filed with the Department by consumers and consumer groups and recommending appropriate action;
• 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.
- $115,283 - $145,682/year
Appointment Method:
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.
Non-Competitive: Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of legal experience subsequent to admission to the NYS Bar. Legal experience must be in one or more of the following fields: litigation or financial industry investigations; corporate law involving such actions as corporate mergers, dissolutions, stockholder meetings and other related corporate actions; commercial financial documentation and negotiation; bank regulatory experience; insurance regulatory and legislative experience; and prosecutorial experience gained in a city, state, or federal law enforcement or administrative agency that regularly conducts civil enforcement action in financial and commercial matters.
A master’s degree in law with a concentration in Banking Law, Insurance Law, Financial Services Law, Corporate Law, or international legal studies may substitute for two years of the experience.
Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.
Salary: The starting salary for this position is $115,283 with periodic increases up to $145,682
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: Permanent
Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval.
To Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than September 23, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box AAFS-00231) 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.
Brian Tighe
Box AAFS-00231
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
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.
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