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.