Privacy Associate Attorney (Midlevel) – Data Protection & AI

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Privacy Associate to join its privacy and product counseling team. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of experience directing privacy matters under US federal and state laws, with exposure to data maps, DPIAs, and policy development.

Candidates with drafting experience on DPAs and awareness of AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, or minors data are preferred. Peer firm background and strong academics are a plus.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of focused experience in privacy law.
• Experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws.
• Experience with internal data protection programs, data maps, and DPIAs.
• Experience drafting privacy policies and DPAs; familiarity with AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, or kids data.
• Peer law firm experience is a plus; strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy and product counseling issues.
• Develop and implement data protection programs.
• Create and map data inventories and conduct DPIAs.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements.
• Advise on high-risk privacy issues including AI and biometrics.

Skills

Privacy law

Data protection

Policy drafting

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Privacy Associate to join its privacy and product counseling team. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of experience directing privacy matters under US federal and state laws, with exposure to data maps, DPIAs, and policy development.

Candidates with drafting experience on DPAs and awareness of AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, or minors data are preferred. Peer firm background and strong academics are a plus.