Staff Attorney, AI Governance
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Culver, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Sony Corporation of America located in New York NY is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation based in Tokyo Japan. Sonys principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today a vast array of Sony movies television shows and music and the PlayStation Network Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: Summary
Sony is seeking a Staff Attorney AI Governance to join the AI Governance Office which is the headquarters department responsible for developing and operationalizing AI governance frameworks policies and assessment processes across Sony Group. Working closely with Legal Privacy Information Security and business stakeholders the attorney will help identify and mitigate legal and ethical risks track public policy developments prepare internal briefings and contribute to global baselines and governance frameworks that address responsible innovation and adoption of AI-enabled products and services.
The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in technology-related legal matters particularly in areas such as copyright consumer protection product liability or regulatory compliance. The attorney will provide practical legal guidance conduct regulatory analysis develop governance resources support risk assessments and help operationalize Sonys global AI governance framework.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule with employees in our Los Angeles New York and San Mateo offices expected to work onsite three days per week. Candidates based in Seattle WA may be considered for a remote arrangement subject to business needs and role requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development implementation and maintenance of Sonys 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.
Required Qualifications
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.
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