Staff Attorney, AI Governance
Sony - Los Angeles, CA
Hiring: Staff Attorney, AI Governance Company: Sony Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:21:30 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance, SCA About the job Experience: •3 years of legal experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, or a combination thereof. Required Skills: •This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with employees in our Los Angeles, New York, and San Mateo offices expected to work onsite three days per week. Candidates based in Seattle, WA may be considered for a remote arrangement, subject to business needs and role requirements. •Actively facilitate and support 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. Qualifications: •Juris Doctor (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 at a law firm, in-house legal department, government agency, or a combination thereof. •Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills. •Strong judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. •Demonstrated capacity to balance legal risk with business objectives. •Strong project management and organizational capabilities. •In-depth knowledge of technology-related legal risks and regulatory frameworks and familiarity with issues relating to AI. •Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, business-oriented guidance. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple matters simultaneously and coordinate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple businesses and jurisdictions. Compensation: •$170,000 - $200,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!