Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal medical and parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie is looking for a Privacy Associate to support its multifaceted legal practice across various locations. The successful candidate will handle issues related to privacy and product counseling, advise clients on U.S. privacy laws, and develop internal data protection programs.

Candidates should have 4-8 years of experience in privacy law, strong academic credentials, and be prepared to draft policies and agreements. This role offers a substantial annual compensation range of $260,000 to $420,000 dependent on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in privacy law.
• Strong academic credentials required.
• Experience advising corporations on U.S. privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Handle privacy and product counseling issues.
• Advise on U.S. privacy laws.
• Develop internal data protection programs.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Data protection programs

U.S. federal and state privacy laws

Legal drafting

Education

Law degree

Job description

Job Overview

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Privacy Associate to serve in multiple offices. Our firm culture is based on collaboration, dedication to serving clients, and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

• Handle privacy and product counseling issues.
• Advise companies on U.S. federal and state privacy laws.
• Develop internal data protection programs.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.
• Perform data protection impact assessments.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements.
• Provide advice on cutting‑edge or high‑risk privacy issues, such as AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, and children/teen data.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in privacy law.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience advising corporations on U.S. federal and state privacy laws.
• Preferred experience with one or more of the responsibilities listed above.
• Prior peer law firm experience is a plus.
• Law school transcript required with application.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal medical and parental leave.
• Up to ten paid holidays.
• Family care benefits.

Compensation

Range: $260,000 to $420,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.