Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP seeks a Privacy Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join our privacy and product counseling team across multiple offices. The role requires advising on US federal and state privacy laws and developing data protection programs.

Responsibilities include conducting privacy assessments, building data maps, drafting privacy policies, negotiating data processing agreements, and addressing high‑risk issues such as AI, adtech, health, biometric, or kids data.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in privacy law.
• Experience advising on US federal and state privacy regulations.
• Strong academic credentials; peer law firm experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy laws and regulatory issues across offices.
• Develop internal data protection programs and data maps.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements.
• Advise on high‑risk privacy issues including AI, adtech, health, biometric and kids data.

Skills

Privacy law

Policy drafting

DPA negotiation

Privacy impact assessments

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

Data mapping 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.

We are seeking an associate with preferably 4-6 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
• and advising on cutting‑off 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.

Principals only.