Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Phoenix (AZ); 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

Ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie in Phoenix is seeking a Privacy Associate to address privacy and product counseling issues. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in privacy law and strong academic credentials. Responsibilities include advising on U.S. privacy laws and developing internal data protection programs.

This position offers a competitive salary range from $260,000 to $420,000 annually, dependent on qualifications and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in privacy law.
• Strong academic credentials required.
• Experience advising corporations on privacy laws.
• Prior law firm experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle privacy and product counseling issues.
• Advise on U.S. privacy laws.
• Develop internal data protection programs.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate agreements.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Understanding of U.S. federal and state privacy laws

Data protection programs development

Risk management for high-risk privacy issues

Education

Law degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Job Overview

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Privacy Associate to serve in multiple offices. Our firm culture is based on collaboration, dedication to serving clients, and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

• Handle privacy and product counseling issues.
• Advise companies on U.S. federal and state privacy laws.
• Develop internal data protection programs.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.
• Perform data protection impact assessments.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements.
• Provide advice on cutting‑edge or high‑risk privacy issues, such as AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, and children/teen data.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in privacy law.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience advising corporations on U.S. federal and state privacy laws.
• Preferred experience with one or more of the responsibilities listed above.
• Prior peer law firm experience is a plus.
• Law school transcript required with application.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal medical and parental leave.
• Up to ten paid holidays.
• Family care benefits.

Compensation

Range: $260,000 to $420,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.