You will provide legal and privacy guidance to sony's global data transformation (dx) teams and lead initiatives to ensure compliance with global privacy regulations, especially in emerging technologies and cross-group data projects.
key responsibilities
* advise dx teams on privacy matters for new or materially changed initiatives.
* drive compliance with global privacy frameworks and program requirements (data sharing, marketing, unified ids, etc.).
* collaborate with sony legal teams worldwide and outside counsel on regulatory requirements, filings, and interactions with data protection authorities and european works councils.
* strengthen governance, controls, and documentation, and address privacy findings.
* stay current on global privacy laws, regulations, and emerging privacy technologies.
* conduct privacy impact assessments and serve as a privacy subject matter expert.
* support sr. Counsel/privacy officer with reporting on global privacy projects.
* uphold high standards of honesty, ethics, and integrity.
qualifications & experience
* 5–8 years of relevant legal experience applying u.s. and international privacy laws in a business context.
* in-house experience in a multinational corporation or top-tier law firm strongly preferred.
* 5+ years of experience operationalizing data privacy in legal, compliance, security, it, or consulting roles.
* practical privacy experience; cipp/cipt certifications strongly preferred.
* experience with global privacy programs, including gdpr.
* experience drafting privacy compliance documentation and conducting pias.
* excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues.
* strong analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
* ability to manage multiple initiatives and engage with executives at all levels.
* ability to travel internationally up to 20%.
* legally authorized to work in mexico and able to travel to the u.s.
* fluency in english required.