Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal medical and parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Technology Transactions & Privacy Associate in Seattle. The firm emphasizes collaboration and client service. Ideal candidates have 4-8 years of experience handling privacy and product counseling issues.

Responsibilities include developing data protection programs, conducting privacy assessments, and advising companies on complex privacy matters. A competitive salary range of $260,000 to $420,000 is offered along with a hybrid work model and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in technology transactions and privacy.
• Experience with U.S. federal and state privacy laws required.
• Prior peer law firm experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle privacy and product counseling issues.
• Develop internal data protection programs.
• Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.
• Perform data protection impact assessments.
• Draft privacy policies and negotiate data processing agreements.
• Advise on cutting-edge privacy issues.

Skills

U.S. federal and state privacy laws

Data protection programs

Privacy assessments

Data protection impact assessments

Drafting privacy policies

Negotiating data processing agreements

Advising on high-risk privacy issues

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Job Description

Perkins Coie, LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Technology Transactions & Privacy Associate in multiple offices. We have created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect.

Qualifications and Experience

We are seeking an associate with preferably 4-8 years of experience to join our team that handles privacy and product counseling issues. Experience advising companies on U.S. federal and state privacy laws is required.

Strong candidates will also have experience with some or all of the following:

• Developing internal data protection programs
• Conducting privacy assessments and building data maps
• Performing data protection impact assessments
• Drafting privacy policies
• Negotiating data processing agreements
• Advising on cutting‑edge or high‑risk privacy issues, such as AI, AdTech, health data, biometric data, and/or kids and teen data

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

To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume and law school transcript.

Benefits

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Compensation

Compensation range: $260,000 to $420,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

Employment Type

Hybrid