Privacy Counsel

Sony; Estado de México; Presencial; MXN 1,465,000 - 2,199,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global technology company based in Mexico is seeking a legal professional to provide guidance on privacy matters and ensure compliance with international regulations. Candidates should have 5-8 years of legal experience in privacy, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives. This role involves collaboration with global legal teams and conducting Privacy Impact Assessments, requiring fluency in English and the ability to travel internationally.

Formación

• 5–8 years of relevant legal experience.
• In-house experience in a multinational corporation or top-tier law firm preferred.
• 5+ years operationalizing data privacy in legal, compliance, security, IT, or consulting roles.
• CIPP / CIPT certifications preferred.
• Experience drafting privacy compliance documentation and conducting PIAs.

Responsabilidades

• Advise DX teams on privacy matters.
• Drive compliance with global privacy frameworks.
• Collaborate with legal teams worldwide on regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen governance and address privacy findings.
• Stay current on global privacy laws.
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments.

Conocimientos

Legal experience applying U.S. and international privacy laws

Communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple initiatives

Descripción del empleo

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.