Privacy Associate Attorney - Bellevue

Job Description

Job Description

Privacy Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Privacy Associate Attorney to join its growing Privacy and Product Counseling practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney to work with sophisticated clients on complex privacy, data protection, and emerging technology matters within a collaborative and nationally recognized firm environment.

The firm is seeking an associate with 4–8 years of experience handling privacy and product counseling matters. Candidates must have experience advising companies on U.S. federal and state privacy laws and providing practical guidance on evolving data privacy and compliance issues.

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

• Developing and implementing internal data protection programs
• Conducting privacy assessments and creating data maps
• Performing data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
• Drafting and reviewing privacy policies and related documentation
• Negotiating data processing agreements and other privacy-related contracts
• Advising clients on emerging and high-risk privacy issues, including artificial intelligence (AI), adtech, health data, biometric information, and children’s/teen data

Candidates should have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work directly with clients on complex privacy matters. Prior experience at a peer law firm is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $260,000 – $420,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid personal medical and parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Family care benefits and additional wellness programs

This is an excellent opportunity for a privacy attorney seeking to join a leading AmLaw 100 platform and advise clients on cutting-edge privacy, technology, and data protection matters.