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About the Role

Sony is seeking a Staff Attorney, AI Governance, to join the AI Governance Office. This department is responsible for developing and operationalizing AI governance frameworks, policies, and assessment processes across Sony Group. The attorney will identify and mitigate legal and ethical risks, track public policy developments, prepare internal briefings, and contribute to global baselines and governance frameworks for responsible AI innovation and adoption.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of Sony’s AI governance framework and related risk management processes.
Conduct legal and regulatory analysis relating to AI, such as intellectual property, consumer protection, product liability, privacy, and AI ethics.
Review AI use cases and business initiatives to identify governance and ethical risks.
Prepare first drafts of memos, policies, guidance documents, governance artifacts, training materials, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
Monitor and analyze global legal and regulatory developments affecting AI.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate legal and internal policy requirements into practical business guidance.
Support governance forums, workshops, executive briefings, AI literacy, and other strategic initiatives.
Maintain governance documentation, templates, playbooks, and knowledge management resources.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
Minimum of 3 years of legal experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, or a combination thereof.
Experience advising on technology-related legal matters.
Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
Experience supporting technology, software, digital products, consumer-facing services, or emerging technology initiatives.
Strong understanding of technology-related legal risks and regulatory frameworks and familiarity with issues relating to AI.
Experience conducting risk assessments and advising business stakeholders on novel legal issues.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, business-oriented guidance.
Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and coordinate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple businesses and jurisdictions.
Intellectual curiosity and interest in emerging technologies and responsible innovation.

Skills

AI Governance
Legal Risk Mitigation
Public Policy Analysis
Copyright Law
Consumer Protection Law
Product Liability Law
Regulatory Compliance
Intellectual Property Law
Privacy Law
AI Ethics
Legal Research
Legal Analysis
Legal Drafting
Communication Skills
Judgment
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Project Management
Organizational Skills

Location

New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
San Mateo, CA
Seattle, WA

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

Staff Attorney
3+ years of legal experience

Education Level

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Salary/Compensations

$170,000 to $200,000
Annual bonus target of 13%

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan
Comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Flexible Work Arrangements
Vacation time
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Summer Fridays (early release)
Winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Referral bonuses
Matching gift program
Employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products
Employee stock purchase plan

About the Company

Sony Corporation of America 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 more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth through its devices, movies, television shows, music, and the PlayStation Network.
We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.”

Equal Opportunity

SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.