Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP; San Diego (CA); 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 leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP, a top international law firm in San Diego, is seeking a Privacy Associate. This role focuses on privacy and product counseling, requiring 4-8 years of experience in US privacy laws.

Key responsibilities include developing data protection programs, conducting assessments, drafting policies, and advising on high-risk issues. The position offers a salary range of $260,000 to $420,000 annually, along with a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with US federal and state privacy laws is required.
• Strong academic credentials are essential.
• Prior experience in a peer law firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advise on cutting-edge privacy issues involving AI and health data.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Data protection programs

Privacy assessments

Policy drafting

Negotiating agreements

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

4-8 years of relevant experience

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. If you are interested in joining the team, please apply at the link below.

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.

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

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. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

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