Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a Privacy Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join our team handling privacy and product counseling.

You will advise on US federal and state privacy laws, develop data protection programs, draft policies and DPAs, and support complex transactions, including tech and AI matters.

Strong academics and prior peer firm experience are a plus; discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of privacy and product counseling experience
• Experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws
• Experience developing data protection programs and data maps
• Experience with privacy assessments and DPIAs
• Drafting privacy policies and DPAs; advising on high-risk privacy issues
• Experience with privacy provisions in commercial agreements and M&A is a plus

Responsibilities

• Advise on privacy and product counseling matters for clients
• Develop and implement internal data protection programs and data maps
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and draft privacy policies
• Negotiate data processing agreements and related provisions
• Counsel on privacy issues in commercial transactions, including M&A

Skills

Privacy law

Data mapping

Privacy assessments

DPIA

Privacy policies

Negotiation

M&A counseling

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 4-6 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-edge or high-risk privacy issues, like AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, and/or kids and teen data. Experience drafting and negotiating privacy-related provisions in commercial agreements and providing counsel on M&A transactions is preferred.

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

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Compensation range: $310,000 to $390,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.