Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; 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

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a prominent international law firm, is looking for a Privacy Associate to advise on various privacy matters across multiple offices in the United States. The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years of experience in privacy law, well-versed in U.S. federal and state privacy regulations.

Responsibilities include handling a range of privacy issues, developing internal data protection programs, and advising on cutting-edge privacy challenges. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $260,000 to $420,000 annually, depending on qualifications.

Benefits include an annual discretionary bonus, medical insurance, 401(k) plan, and family care benefits among others.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in privacy law.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Law school transcript required with application.

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.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Knowledge of U.S. privacy laws

Data protection program development

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.