Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Privacy Associate to join our team in handling privacy and product counseling across matters involving US federal and state privacy laws. The role requires 4–6 years of related experience and strong academic credentials.

The firm offers a collaborative culture and a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $310,000 to $390,000 per year and comprehensive benefits. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in privacy and product counseling.
• Experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws is required.
• Strong academic credentials and professional references.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on privacy and data protection issues.
• Draft privacy policies and data processing agreements.
• Assist with data maps, DPIAs, and privacy risk assessments.
• Provide guidance on AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, and related high-risk areas.
• Support M&A transactions with privacy due diligence and documentation.

Skills

Privacy law experience

US privacy regulations

Data privacy program development

M&A privacy counsel

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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 and Experience

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.

Preferred Experience

• 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-edge or high-risk privacy issues, like AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, and/or kids and teen data.
• Experience drafting and negotiating privacy-related provisions in commercial agreements and providing counsel on M&A transactions.

Academic & Background

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

Salary and Compensation

Compensation range: $310,000 to $390,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• 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.

Eligibility

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Work Arrangement

#LI-Hybrid

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP and/or its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.