Director, Legal - Privacy & Data (AMER)

Sony Playstation; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 271,300 - 406,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Matching 401(k)

Employee discounts for Sony products

Job summary

Sony Playstation in San Mateo is searching for a Legal Privacy Director to lead its Global Privacy Legal Team. The role involves shaping privacy practices and compliance with US and global data protection laws. The ideal candidate should have at least 15 years of experience with privacy issues and communication skills to work with diverse stakeholders. The compensation ranges between $271,300 and $406,900 USD, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of proven experience managing US domestic and global privacy issues.
• Experience creating and implementing privacy policies and compliance programs.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of privacy legal experts advising on privacy laws.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve privacy issues.
• Design and implement data privacy policies for Americas operations.

Skills

Strategic focus

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

California bar membership or eligibility

Privacy certifications such as CIPP/US or CIPP/E

Job description

Job Summary

Join our dynamic Global Privacy Legal Team as a transformational Legal Privacy Director. Your expertise in US and global data protection laws will shape the future of privacy in the world of digital entertainment, crafting innovative, business‑friendly privacy solutions that advance PlayStation’s video games and technology initiatives worldwide.

Candidate Profile

• Strategic focus across people management, legal and compliance advice across the Americas and global privacy matters, and programmatic work to design, implement, and optimize privacy processes.
• Deep interest in emerging legal and policy issues in information science and technology.
• Analytical mastery of data’s role in modern business, with a commitment to privacy‑by‑design.
• Success measured by creating privacy‑enhanced customer and player experiences while mitigating risk.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a team of privacy legal experts advising the business across the Americas, counseling on laws such as COPPA, CCPA, and related state and federal regulations.
• Partner with the SIE Global Privacy Team to maintain and scale the global privacy program.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—Product, Engineering, Information Security, IT, Marketing—and legal specialists to solve privacy and data issues and deliver exceptional entertainment experiences.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new and evolving data protection laws, breach notification requirements, and other regulatory developments affecting personal information in the United States, providing practical strategic advice.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of data privacy policies, standards, and processes supporting SIE’s Americas operations.
• Advise on balancing consumer privacy protection with strategic data collection and usage.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 15 years of proven experience managing US domestic and global privacy and related data protection compliance issues, including supervisory or managerial roles.
• California bar membership preferred; otherwise, eligibility to obtain and maintain a Registered In‑House Counsel status in California during employment.
• Experience creating and implementing privacy and international data protection policies, maintaining an agile compliance program that responsibly uses consumer, customer, and employee data.
• Familiarity with social privacy issues, data lifecycle, governance, and emerging technologies such as AI.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex legal, technical, and business concepts to non‑legal stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Privacy certifications such as CIPP/US or CIPP/E preferred.

Travel and Working Hours

International travel and calls that may occur during early or late hours due to time zone differences may be required.

Benefits

Eligible for SIE’s top‑tier benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and employee discounts for Sony products. This role may also be eligible for a bonus package.

Compensation

$271,300 — $406,900 USD (estimated base pay range).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.