Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP in California seeks a Privacy Associate with 4-6 years' experience to join our team handling privacy and product counseling issues for clients in multiple offices.

You will advise on US federal and state privacy laws, develop internal data protection programs, conduct privacy assessments, and draft policies. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge privacy challenges across sectors.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in privacy and product counseling.
• Experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws.
• Experience with data protection programs, data maps, DPIAs, drafting policies, and DPAs.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal data protection programs.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.
• Perform data protection impact assessments.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate DPAs.
• Advise on high-risk privacy issues (AI, adtech, health, biometrics, kids data).

Skills

Privacy laws

Data mapping

Privacy assessments

Policy drafting

DPA negotiations

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.