Corporate Counsel, Product Counseling, Privacy, Online Safety at Sony Interactive Entertainment

Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Gaming, Electronics, IT, Online ServicesIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of legal experience
Expertise in Japanese personal information and privacy laws, guidelines, and related legal frameworks (including legal review, compliance, and incident response)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word for document creation, and basic operation skills for office applications such as Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Experience in the gaming, electronics, IT, or online services industry (preferred)
Experience with developing products and services for international markets (preferred)
Japanese or other country lawyer qualification (a plus)
Experience with overseas study or work experience

Responsibilities

Conduct legal reviews and provide advice on product and service plans and specifications from a legal compliance and risk management perspective
Primarily support Japanese development teams, leading legal and compliance efforts from concept to market release
Provide clear and practical advice to stakeholders lacking legal knowledge, supporting business advancement
Collaborate closely with legal teams in the United States, Europe, and Asia
Conduct data privacy reviews and provide advice for products and services
Develop and operate a privacy compliance framework
Plan and implement global privacy initiatives as the Japan representative
Provide legal support for PlayStation online service safety initiatives in Japan
Effectively communicate the overall business picture and objectives to international stakeholders, while organizing and aligning legal risks
Identify and propose solutions to challenges based on fact-finding, using critical thinking and strong communication skills
Proactively engage stakeholders and drive initiatives independently

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Japanese Privacy LawData PrivacyLegal ComplianceRisk ManagementProduct CounselingPrivacy ComplianceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location or arrangement for this role?

The position is hybrid.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key requirements and skills needed for this role?

Candidates need 7+ years of legal experience with expertise in Japanese personal information and privacy laws, proficiency in Microsoft Word and basic office applications like Excel, Outlook, and Teams, plus preferred experience in gaming or international product development.

What is the company culture like at PlayStation?

PlayStation is recognized as the Best Place to Work and strives to create an inclusive environment as a global leader in entertainment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Corporate Counsel role?

Strong candidates have 7+ years of legal experience focused on Japanese privacy laws, industry experience in gaming or online services, international exposure, and a lawyer qualification, with the ability to provide practical advice and collaborate globally.

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Gaming and digital media

About Sony Interactive Entertainment

The Sony Playstation mission is to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology, and to nurture innovation to enrich and improve people's lives.

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501-1,000Employees