Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP; Chicago (IL); 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

Perkins Coie LLP, one of Fortune's Best Places to Work, is seeking a Privacy Associate in Chicago. This role requires 4-8 years of experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws, conducting privacy assessments, and drafting privacy policies.

The position comes with a competitive compensation range of $260,000 to $420,000 annually based on qualifications, along with an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, and comprehensive insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in privacy law is preferred.
• Experience with internal data protection programs and high-risk privacy issues.
• Prior peer law firm experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal data protection programs.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build out data maps.
• Perform data protection impact assessments.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements.
• Advise on cutting-edge privacy issues.

Skills

Experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws

Strong academic credentials

Drafting privacy policies

Conducting privacy assessments

Negotiating data processing agreements

Privacy assessments and data protection impact assessments

Education

J.D. (juris doctor) degree

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. If you are interested in joining the team, please apply at the link below.

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.

• 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, like AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, and/or kids and teen data

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.

This 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. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Compensation range: $260,000 to $420,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.