Privacy Counsel — Midlevel Associate

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP seeks a Privacy Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join our privacy and product counseling team. The candidate should advise on US federal and state privacy laws and help build data protection programs.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with data maps, DPIAs, privacy policies, DPAs, and advising on high‑risk issues such as AI, adtech, health and biometric data. Prior peer‑law firm experience is a plus; Principals only.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of privacy experience in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Experience advising on US federal and state privacy laws is required.
• Hands-on data protection program development and privacy assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee internal data protection programs.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.
• Perform data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements.
• Advise on high-risk privacy issues including AI, adtech, health and biometric data.

Skills

Privacy law knowledge

Data mapping

DPIAs

Drafting policies

Data processing agreements

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP seeks a Privacy Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join our privacy and product counseling team. The candidate should advise on US federal and state privacy laws and help build data protection programs.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with data maps, DPIAs, privacy policies, DPAs, and advising on high‑risk issues such as AI, adtech, health and biometric data. Prior peer‑law firm experience is a plus; Principals only.