AI Governance Attorney — Shape Responsible Innovation

Sony; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Stock purchase plan

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Matching gifts

EBRGs

Job summary

Sony Corporation of America in New York seeks a Staff Attorney, AI Governance, to join the AI Governance Office. You will develop and operationalize governance frameworks, advise cross-functional teams, and help mitigate legal risks in AI-enabled products and services.

The role blends technology law with policy, requires a J.D. and 3+ years of experience, offers hybrid work with onsite three days a week, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 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 in 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.

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.

Skills

Legal analysis

Regulatory compliance

Drafting

Communication

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active state bar admission

Job description

Sony Corporation of America in New York seeks a Staff Attorney, AI Governance, to join the AI Governance Office. You will develop and operationalize governance frameworks, advise cross-functional teams, and help mitigate legal risks in AI-enabled products and services.

The role blends technology law with policy, requires a J.D. and 3+ years of experience, offers hybrid work with onsite three days a week, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits program.