Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Privacy Associate in multiple offices. The firm emphasizes collaboration and client service. The role focuses on advising on US federal and state privacy laws and managing privacy and product counseling matters.

Ideal candidates have 4–8 years of experience in privacy law, with ability to handle data protection programs, privacy assessments, and drafting policies. The position offers a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws.
• Experience with privacy policies and data protection programs.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advise on privacy and product counseling issues.
• 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 high‑risk privacy issues including AI, ad‑tech, health data, biometric data, and kids/teen data.

Skills

Privacy laws

Data mapping

Privacy assessments

Drafting policies

Negotiating DPAs

AI privacy issues

Education

Law degree (JD)

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.