Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

WFB Perkins Coie LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal medical and parental leave

Paid holidays

Family-care benefits

Job summary

WFB Perkins Coie LLP, a recognized international law firm, is seeking a Privacy Associate. The role requires 4–8 years of experience and involves advising clients on privacy laws and developing data protection strategies.

Compensation ranges from $260,000 to $420,000 annually, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid leave. This position is based in New York, NY and prioritizes collaboration and mutual respect.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience as a privacy and product counseling associate.
• Experience advising companies on privacy laws.
• Prior peer-law-firm experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. federal and state privacy laws.
• Develop internal data protection programs.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build out data maps.
• Perform data protection impact assessments.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements.

Skills

Privacy and product counseling

U.S. federal and state privacy laws

Data protection programs development

Conducting privacy assessments

Drafting privacy policies

Negotiating data processing agreements

Advising on high-risk privacy issues

Education

Strong academic credentials

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 and Qualifications

• Preferably 4–8 years of experience working as a privacy and product counseling associate.
• Advising companies on U.S. federal and state privacy laws.
• 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, adtech, health data, biometric data, and/or kids and teen data.
• Strong academic credentials are required.
• Prior peer‑law‑firm experience is a plus.

Benefits

Compensation range: $260,000 to $420,000 annually (depends on qualifications and experience). 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.

How to Apply

To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume and law school transcript.

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