Barnes & Thornburg
Data Privacy and AI Associate
$215K–$250K
Chicago · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- Ideally 1–3 years of relevant data privacy experience; ideally at least one year in data privacy, data protection, and/or data security.
About the job
Provides privacy and AI legal counseling to clients, helping assess and mitigate data risks and advising on privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response matters.
What you'll do
- Advise clients on privacy and data risks, including the collection, storage, distribution, and use of data.
- Review and draft data retention policies, privacy and data processing agreements, incident response plans, incident reports, and breach notifications.
- Assist with data breach response and AI matters; monitor applicable privacy, AI, and cybersecurity laws and regulations.
What they ask for
- CIPP certification and a demonstrated interest in the field.
- Strong legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, work ethic, and initiative.
- Active admission to the local state bar or eligibility to waive in.
Nice to have
- Experience with AI matters.
- Experience with incident response and data breach matters.
Pay
$215K – $250K (base salary)
AI focus
Handle AI matters and keep current with state and federal AI laws.
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