Privacy Attorney

Overview

Sony Corporation of America
, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. Sony creates and delivers entertainment experiences through devices, games, music, and media.

Position Summary

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking an Attorney, Privacy to join the Sony Group Corporation Digital Transformation group's Data Enablement team for an opportunity to join our team. This position will be based in the San Diego, Culver City, or San Mateo office and may require travel to the San Diego, Culver City, or San Mateo offices approximately once per month.

The position reports to the Sr Counsel/Privacy Officer, Sony Group Corporation, Privacy Section and is part of the team responsible for establishing and maintaining an enterprise vision, strategy and program to secure Sony's information assets, services, and the products that depend on them, building trust with customers and stakeholders and protecting the privacy of Sony's customers and employees. This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in the office in San Diego, LA, or San Mateo.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the global Data Transformation (DX) teams on privacy matters regarding new and materially changed initiatives.

• Initiate and conduct efforts aimed at promoting and ensuring compliance with global privacy rules and other privacy program requirements, focusing on future technologies (including data transformation initiatives, cross-group affiliate data sharing, customer marketing, and unified IDs).

• Consult and coordinate with Sony group legal departments (and outside counsel as needed) regarding local legal requirements, including regulatory filings for international data protection authorities and consultations with European Works Councils, in collaboration with the Sr Counsel/Privacy Officer.

• Work in partnership with appropriate teams to enhance governance, controls, and documentation, and address findings.

• Maintain knowledge of applicable privacy laws, regulations, and standards, and monitor advancements in information privacy technologies.

• Provide advice, conduct privacy impact assessments, and support across the company as a privacy subject matter expert.

• Support the Sr. Counsel (Privacy Officer), Privacy Section with reporting on global privacy projects and initiatives.

• Adhere to high standards of honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct in all responsibilities.

Qualifications for the Position

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• A J.D. degree and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.

• 5-8 years of related, practical legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment; experience applying U.S. and non-U.S. privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines in a business context.

• In-house experience in a multinational corporation or top-tier law firm strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years' demonstrable experience in operationalizing data privacy across compliance, legal, information security, information technology or consulting capacities.

• Practical, hands-on privacy experience; certifications such as CIPP or CIPT strongly preferred.

• Experience with global cross-company privacy programs and/or initiatives, including GDPR.

• Experience drafting privacy compliance language and documentation for consumer products or services.

• Experience providing practical advice on privacy-enhancing technologies, such as privacy impact assessments for consumer products or services.

• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in understandable language within Sony and to clients and stakeholders.

• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of executives and manage multiple programs simultaneously with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

• Ability to travel internationally as required, up to 20%.

• Eligible to work unrestricted in the United States.

Benefits and Programs

In addition to competitive pay, SCA offers a comprehensive benefits program and an inclusive culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with options for dependents;
  Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Employee assistance and behavioral health benefits.

• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy and adoption assistance programs.

• Life insurance for employees and dependents; voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Disability plans (short-term and long-term).

• Paid parental and caregiver leave.

• 401(k) with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting.

• Education assistance and student loan…