Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP in Madison, WI is seeking a Privacy Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join our privacy and product counseling team. You will advise on US federal and state privacy laws and help develop data protection programs.

Responsibilities include privacy assessments, data mapping, DPIAs, drafting policies, negotiating DPAs, and advising on high‑risk issues such as AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, and kids data.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in privacy/lederal issues.
• Experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws is required.
• Strong academic credentials are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal data protection programs.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.
• Perform data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs).
• Advise on cutting‑off or high‑risk privacy issues (AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, kids data).

Skills

Privacy law

Data protection

Policy drafting

DPA negotiation

Privacy assessments

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (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.

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.