Senior Director, Global Privacy & Data Counsel (Hybrid)

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. (Japan); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 302,000 - 454,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employee discounts on Sony products

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in London is seeking a Senior Director, Legal - Global Privacy & Data Counsel to lead the privacy program across functions. Hybrid work with relocation support for qualified candidates. You will shape strategies, policies, and governance to protect data while enabling business growth.

The role requires a JD, 20+ years in legal privacy leadership, and deep privacy regulation knowledge. Expect a competitive base pay and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree; bachelor or advanced degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 20+ years of legal experience and 10+ years in a senior privacy leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR, CCPA and regional privacy frameworks.
• Ability to design and implement privacy programs aligned with best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Privacy Team across legal, operations, compliance, and data governance.
• Develop, implement and evolve privacy program aligned with business objectives.
• Stay up to date with global privacy laws and regulatory requirements.
• Advocate privacy-by-design across product and technology teams.
• Create and review privacy policies, notices and consent forms.
• Conduct privacy training for employees and management.
• Oversee privacy impact assessments and incident response processes.
• Provide regular privacy program reporting to executives and board.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure data protection contracts meet requirements.

Skills

Legal leadership

Privacy program design

Regulatory compliance

Privacy by design

Privacy impact assessments

Stakeholder communication

Data governance

Vendor management

CIPP

CIPM

CIPT

Education

Juris doctor

CS/IT degree

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment in London is seeking a Senior Director, Legal - Global Privacy & Data Counsel to lead the privacy program across functions. Hybrid work with relocation support for qualified candidates. You will shape strategies, policies, and governance to protect data while enabling business growth.

The role requires a JD, 20+ years in legal privacy leadership, and deep privacy regulation knowledge. Expect a competitive base pay and a strong benefits package.