Staff Attorney, AI Governance

Sony•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$170,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Sony’s global AI governance framework.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
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, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)