Staff Attorney, AI Governance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development, implementation, and upkeep of Sony’s AI governance framework along with associated risk management processes.

• Perform legal and regulatory evaluations concerning AI, including areas such as intellectual property, consumer protection, product liability, privacy, and AI ethics.

• Analyze AI use cases and business initiatives to uncover governance and ethical risks.

• Draft initial versions of memos, policies, guidance documents, governance artifacts, training materials, presentations, and communications for stakeholders.

• Track and assess global legal and regulatory trends that impact AI.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform legal and internal policy requirements into actionable business guidance.

• Provide support for governance forums, workshops, executive briefings, AI literacy initiatives, and other strategic projects.

• Manage governance documentation, templates, playbooks, and resources for knowledge management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized law school.

• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.

• A minimum of 3 years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, or a combination of these.

• Experience in advising on legal matters related to technology.

• Proficient legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to balance legal risks with business objectives.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting technology, software, digital products, consumer-facing services, or initiatives in emerging technologies.

• Preferred: In-depth knowledge of technology-related legal risks and regulatory frameworks, along with familiarity with AI-related issues.

• Preferred: Experience in conducting risk assessments and advising business stakeholders on unique legal challenges.

• Preferred: Proven ability to simplify complex legal concepts into practical, business-focused guidance.

• Preferred: Ability to juggle multiple matters at once and coordinate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across various businesses and jurisdictions.

• Preferred: An intellectual curiosity and a keen interest in emerging technologies and responsible innovation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Employee assistance program and extensive behavioral health benefits.

• Fertility benefits, which include surrogacy and adoption assistance programs.

• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees, along with supplemental life insurance for their spouses/domestic partners and children.

• Optional benefits such as group legal services, identity theft protection, and accident and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Short-term and 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, along with company matching and immediate vesting.

• Education assistance and student loan programs.

• Flexible Work Arrangements, including opportunities for remote and hybrid work schedules.

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (subject to business needs).

• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility).

• Matching gift program.

• A diverse array of employee business resource groups (EBRGs).

• Exclusive discounts on Sony products available only to Sony employees.

• Employee stock purchase plan (with commissions and fees covered by Sony for stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions).