Privacy Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie•Madison, WI

1d•$310,000 - $390,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a midlevel Privacy Associate Attorney to join its team handling privacy and product counseling issues. The role involves advising companies on U.S. federal and state privacy laws and may include developing internal data protection programs, conducting privacy assessments and building data maps, performing data protection impact assessments, drafting privacy policies, negotiating data processing agreements, and counseling on cutting-edge or high-risk privacy issues such as AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, and children’s and teens’ data. The position is available in multiple offices. Applicants should have strong academic credentials. Prior experience at a peer law firm is a plus. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits. Compensation is $310,000 to $390,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Requirements

Preferably 4–6 years of experience.
Experience advising companies on U.S. federal and state privacy laws is required.
Strong academic credentials are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing internal data protection programs, conducting privacy assessments and building data maps, performing data protection impact assessments, drafting privacy policies, negotiating data processing agreements, or advising on cutting-edge or high-risk privacy issues.
Experience drafting and negotiating privacy-related provisions in commercial agreements.
Experience providing counsel on M&A transactions.
Prior peer law firm experience.

Responsibilities

Advise companies on U.S. federal and state privacy laws.
Develop internal data protection programs.
Conduct privacy assessments and build data maps.
Perform data protection impact assessments.
Draft privacy policies.
Negotiate data processing agreements.
Advise on cutting-edge or high-risk privacy issues, including AI, adtech, health data, biometric data, and children’s and teens’ data.
Draft and negotiate privacy-related provisions in commercial agreements (preferred experience).
Provide counsel on M&A transactions (preferred experience).