Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Privacy Associate in multiple offices in the United States. The role focuses on advising on US federal and state privacy laws and supporting privacy and product counseling matters. Strong candidates will bring experience with data protection programs, privacy assessments, data maps, and DPIAs.

Prior peer law firm experience is a plus, and strong academics are required. Principals only.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws.
• Experience building internal data protection programs and privacy maps.
• Experience with privacy assessments and data protection impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Handle privacy and product counseling for clients.
• Draft and negotiate data processing agreements and privacy policies.
• Advise on high-risk privacy issues such as AI, adtech, health and biometric data.

Skills

Privacy law

Data mapping

Privacy assessments

DPA drafting

AI privacy issues

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.