Privacy Associate: Data Protection & AI Counsel

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Privacy Associate to join our team across multiple offices. The role emphasizes privacy and product counseling with a focus on US federal and state privacy laws. The firm values collaboration, client service, and mutual respect.

Ideal candidates have 4–8 years of privacy experience, experience developing data protection programs, privacy assessments, data maps, DPIAs, and policy drafting. Apply with cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop internal data protection programs and privacy policies.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.
• Perform data protection impact assessments.
• Negotiate data processing agreements.
• Advise on high‑risk privacy issues, including AI, ad‑tech, health data, biometric data, and kids’ data.

Skills

Privacy law experience

Data mapping

Privacy assessments

DPA negotiation

Policy drafting

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Privacy Associate to join our team across multiple offices. The role emphasizes privacy and product counseling with a focus on US federal and state privacy laws. The firm values collaboration, client service, and mutual respect.

Ideal candidates have 4–8 years of privacy experience, experience developing data protection programs, privacy assessments, data maps, DPIAs, and policy drafting. Apply with cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.