SUPERVISING REGULATORY COUNSEL

As the Supervising Regulatory Counsel at the Office of Regulatory Compliance and Accountability (ORCA), your primary responsibilities include providing regulatory guidance on incident reporting workflows, drafting legal documents, reviewing compliance-related reports, and overseeing enforcement referrals. You'll also collaborate with legal teams on compliance initiatives and assist in enforcing regulatory measures against non-compliant providers.

To qualify for the Supervising Regulatory Counsel position at ORCA, candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have relevant legal experience. This includes either one year of legal experience following bar admission, or a combination of legal experience in regulatory and compliance matters. Strong writing skills and a deep understanding of compliance obligations are essential.

In the role of Supervising Regulatory Counsel at ORCA, you will frequently interact with various departments within the agency. This collaboration involves attending meetings, providing legal guidance, and participating in discussions regarding compliance initiatives. You’ll also be involved in drafting documents for oversight agencies, enhancing communication across departments to ensure a cohesive approach to regulatory compliance.

As a Supervising Regulatory Counsel at ORCA, you will be integral to the enforcement conference process. Your role involves assisting in scheduling these conferences, attending to observe proceedings, taking notes, and providing legal insights to ensure accountability for non-compliant providers. This helps uphold regulatory standards within the agency’s shelter system.

The working environment at ORCA for the Supervising Regulatory Counsel is collaborative and supportive, located in vibrant New York City. The agency encourages open communication, diversity, and inclusivity, fostering a culture where legal professionals can thrive while effectively addressing compliance challenges and contributing to meaningful change.

When answering this question, outline your specific experiences related to regulatory compliance, emphasizing any roles where you've had to navigate complex compliance environments. Mention cases or projects that required your legal expertise in compliance issues, highlighting the outcomes and your contributions.

In your answer, share your systematic approach to drafting legal documents, including how you ensure accuracy and clarity. Discuss any tools or processes you use, such as templates or compliance checklists, and emphasize your attention to detail and ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.

Explain the methods you use to stay informed about relevant regulatory updates, such as attending industry seminars, participating in webinars, subscribing to legal newsletters, or being part of professional organizations. Highlight your proactive efforts to incorporate this knowledge into your practices.

When addressing this question, focus on your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Share specific examples where you've taken the lead to investigate a compliance issue, developed actionable recommendations, and followed through to ensure resolution. Be sure to mention your communication with stakeholders during the process.

In your response, narrate a specific situation where you encountered a compliance challenge. Discuss the legal complexities involved, your approach to addressing the issue, the outcome, and any lessons learned. This showcases your analytical skills and adaptability in challenging environments.

To answer, describe your prioritization strategies, emphasizing your ability to assess task urgency and importance. Share any tools you use for organization, such as task management software or prioritization frameworks, and illustrate with an example from your previous work.

Discuss your familiarity with the enforcement referral process, including your experience in reviewing, analyzing, and drafting recommendations for such referrals. Share specific instances where your insights have led to improved compliance outcomes.

Explain your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing communication and collaboration. Provide an example of a time you successfully navigated a disagreement by listening to different perspectives and working towards a solution that aligned with compliance objectives.

Address this question by sharing your commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Discuss specific actions you’ve taken to support diverse perspectives in legal discussions or initiatives and how you advocate for an inclusive culture.

Offer your insights into current regulatory challenges, demonstrating your understanding of the agency's environment. Share your thoughts on what steps can be taken to address these issues and how you would contribute to solutions in your role as Supervising Regulatory Counsel.