Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Privacy Associate in multiple offices. The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of privacy experience and practical knowledge of US federal and state privacy laws.

You will help develop internal data protection programs, conduct privacy assessments, build data maps, draft privacy policies, and negotiate data processing agreements, handling high‑risk issues like AI and health data.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of privacy experience
• Knowledge of US federal and state privacy laws
• Strong academic credentials
• Experience advising on privacy issues

Responsibilities

• 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 cutting‑off or high‑risk privacy issues (AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, kids data)

Skills

Privacy law knowledge

Data mapping

Data protection impact assessments

Privacy policy drafting

DPA negotiation

AI privacy guidance

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.