Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Privacy Associate to join our team across multiple offices. The role emphasizes privacy and product counseling with a focus on US federal and state privacy laws. The firm values collaboration, client service, and mutual respect.

Ideal candidates have 4–8 years of privacy experience, experience developing data protection programs, privacy assessments, data maps, DPIAs, and policy drafting. Apply with cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop internal data protection programs and privacy policies.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.
• Perform data protection impact assessments.
• Negotiate data processing agreements.
• Advise on high‑risk privacy issues, including AI, ad‑tech, health data, biometric data, and kids’ data.

Skills

Privacy law experience

Data mapping

Privacy assessments

DPA negotiation

Policy drafting

Legal research

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.

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.