Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Bellevue (WA); 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 work in multiple offices across the United States. This role involves handling privacy and product counseling issues tailored for a leading international law firm known for its collaborative culture.

The ideal candidate will possess 4–8 years of experience in privacy law, advising corporations on U.S. privacy regulations. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and an annual discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience specializing in privacy law.
• Strong academic credentials required.
• Experience with U.S. federal and state privacy laws is vital.

Responsibilities

• Handle privacy and product counseling issues.
• Develop internal data protection programs.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.

Skills

Privacy law experience

Advising on U.S. privacy laws

Data protection assessments

Law firm experience

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.