Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a Privacy Associate in California to join our team handling privacy and product counseling issues. We require 4–8 years of experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws.

Responsibilities include data maps, DPIAs, drafting privacy policies, and negotiating DPAs; candidates with AI, ad-tech, health data, biometric data, or kids data experience are strong fits. Compensation range: $260,000 to $420,000.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop privacy and product counseling strategies for clients.
• Advise on US federal and state privacy laws.
• Draft privacy policies and DPAs.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.
• Address high-risk privacy issues such as AI, ad-tech, health data, biometric data, and kids data.

Skills

Privacy

Data protection

Policy drafting

DPA negotiation

Privacy assessments

Education

JD required

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.