Privacy Associate Attorney — Midlevel (4–6 yrs)

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

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.