Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a Privacy Associate with 4–8 years of experience to join our privacy and product counseling team.

The role involves advising on US federal and state privacy laws, developing data protection programs, conducting privacy assessments, drafting policies, and negotiating data processing agreements, including high‑risk issues like AI and health data.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of privacy law experience preferred.
• Experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws is required.
• Strong academic credentials and law firm experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join a team handling privacy and product counseling matters.
• Advise on US federal and state privacy laws.
• Develop internal data protection programs and conduct privacy assessments.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements.
• Advise on high‑risk privacy issues such as AI, ad‑tech, health data, biometric data, and kids data.

Skills

Privacy law

Regulatory compliance

Data mapping

Policy drafting

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Privacy tools

Job description

Job Description

One of Fortune’s Best Places to Work, Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Privacy Associate in multiple offices. We have created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an associate with preferably 4-8 years of experience to join our team that handles privacy and product counseling issues. Experience advising companies on US federal and state privacy laws is required. Strong candidates will also have experience with some or all of the following:

• Developing internal data protection programs
• Conducting privacy assessments and building out data maps
• Performing data protection impact assessments
• Drafting privacy policies
• Negotiating data processing agreements
• Advising on cutting‑edge or high‑risk privacy issues, such as AI, ad‑tech, health data, biometric data, and kids and teen data

Qualifications

Strong academic credentials are required. Prior peer law firm experience is a plus.

To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume and law school transcript.

Benefits

The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits. Compensation range: $260,000 to $420,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.