Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Privacy Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join our team handling privacy and product counseling matters. You will advise on US federal and state privacy laws and help build data maps and internal data protection programs.

Ideal candidates have strong academic credentials and experience with privacy policies, DPAs, and high‑risk issues such as AI, adtech, and biometric data. Prior peer law firm experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in privacy or related areas.
• Experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws is required.
• Strong academic credentials are required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on US 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.
• Negotiate data processing agreements.
• Advise on high‑risk privacy issues (AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, kids data).

Skills

Privacy laws

Data mapping

DPIA

Privacy policies

Data processing agreements

Regulatory counseling

Education

J.D. or equivalent

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.