Midlevel Privacy Associate Attorney – Data Privacy Pro

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Privacy Associate in multiple offices. The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of privacy experience and practical knowledge of US federal and state privacy laws.

You will help develop internal data protection programs, conduct privacy assessments, build data maps, draft privacy policies, and negotiate data processing agreements, handling high‑risk issues like AI and health data.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of privacy experience
• Knowledge of US federal and state privacy laws
• Strong academic credentials
• Experience advising on privacy issues

Responsibilities

• Develop internal data protection programs
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps
• Perform data protection impact assessments
• Draft privacy policies
• Negotiate data processing agreements
• Advise on cutting‑off or high‑risk privacy issues (AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, kids data)

Skills

Privacy law knowledge

Data mapping

Data protection impact assessments

Privacy policy drafting

DPA negotiation

AI privacy guidance

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Privacy Associate in multiple offices. The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of privacy experience and practical knowledge of US federal and state privacy laws.

You will help develop internal data protection programs, conduct privacy assessments, build data maps, draft privacy policies, and negotiate data processing agreements, handling high‑risk issues like AI and health data.