Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Privacy Associate with deep knowledge of US privacy laws to join a team serving clients on complex privacy and product counseling matters.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of experience and can handle data protection programs, privacy assessments, data mapping, and drafting policies while addressing cutting-edge privacy issues such as AI, adtech, and health or biometric data.

Qualifications

• Experience advising companies on US federal and state privacy laws.
• Experience building data maps and privacy programs.
• Experience drafting privacy policies and negotiating data processing agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy compliance under US federal and state laws.
• Develop internal data protection programs and privacy assessments.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements.
• Address high-risk privacy issues including AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, and kids data.

Skills

US privacy laws

Data mapping

Privacy assessments

DPA negotiations

Policy drafting

Data protection programs

AI/Adtech privacy

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-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. Principals only.