Privacy Counsel - Midlevel Attorney (4-6 yrs)

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Chicago (IL); 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 across multiple offices. The role requires advising on US federal and state privacy laws and developing data protection programs.

Responsibilities include conducting privacy assessments, building data maps, drafting privacy policies, negotiating data processing agreements, and addressing high‑risk issues such as AI, adtech, health, biometric, or kids data.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in privacy law.
• Experience advising on US federal and state privacy regulations.
• Strong academic credentials; peer law firm experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy laws and regulatory issues across offices.
• Develop internal data protection programs and data maps.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements.
• Advise on high‑risk privacy issues including AI, adtech, health, biometric and kids data.

Skills

Privacy law

Policy drafting

DPA negotiation

Privacy impact assessments

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

Data mapping tools

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP seeks a Privacy Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join our privacy and product counseling team across multiple offices. The role requires advising on US federal and state privacy laws and developing data protection programs.

Responsibilities include conducting privacy assessments, building data maps, drafting privacy policies, negotiating data processing agreements, and addressing high‑risk issues such as AI, adtech, health, biometric, or kids data.