What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Counsel Compliance, Ethics, Litigation position at Sony Corporation of America?
Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.
Position Summary
Sony Corporation of America ("SCA"), the U.S. holding company of Sony Group Corporation ("SGC"), has an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney with substantial compliance and litigation experience.
The SCA Legal Department provides comprehensive, proactive legal services to internal clients, and coordinates closely with the legal teams of our global affiliates and parent company. We work in a fast-paced, hands-on, small-team environment, where being both a self-starter and team player is critical.
The attorney will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Sony's global ethics and compliance program, maintaining trust in the Sony brand, and overseeing litigation matters involving SCA and other Sony Group companies. The successful candidate will manage one or more direct reports.
This is a hybrid position, currently requiring three days in office.
Key Responsibilities
Ethics & Compliance
Continuously assess the maturity and effectiveness of Sony's compliance program and enhance as necessary to ensure alignment with legal requirements, strategic goals, and best practices.
Identify ethics and compliance risks through the implementation of a robust risk assessment framework.
Advise and support U.S. affiliate compliance personnel on global program implementation and applicable legal/regulatory requirements.
Assist SGC's Corporate Social Responsibility Department with management of responsible sourcing initiatives and human rights risks in Sony's operations and supply chains.
Develop, revise, and implement global and SCA ethics and compliance policies to manage risks.
Develop global ethics and compliance training and communications materials that promote ethical conduct.
Conduct and/or supervise internal investigations for Sony Group companies headquartered in the Americas.
Coordinate annual global compliance conferences to foster shared knowledge among compliance personnel and sharing of resources to drive down compliance related costs.
Litigation
Provide support and counsel to business units regarding potential litigation issues and manage active litigation.
Oversee and interact with outside counsel on litigation matters, including formulating litigation strategies and budgets; assisting in drafting and reviewing briefs, motions, and court pleadings; coordinating and preparing witnesses; managing discovery; and other litigation activities.
Coordinate response on U.S. litigation matters involving SGC and/or multiple Sony affiliates.
Respond to third-party subpoenas.
Administer document preservation and e-discovery.
Qualifications
A J.D. degree and membership in good standing in the New York bar. (Non-New York attorneys would be required to register as an in-house counsel with the State Bar of New York.)
Minimum of 12 years of related legal experience in a top law firm, governmental agency, and/or in-house role.
Experience building compliance programs, including an in-depth knowledge of corporate ethics and compliance program requirements. Expertise in anti-corruption, antitrust, anti-money laundering, insider trading, economic sanctions, and social responsibility laws preferred.
Background conducting internal investigations and managing investigation processes. Experience interfacing with regulators preferred.
Experience managing litigation matters independently.
Proficiency using technology to manage litigation matters and to implement effective compliance programs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to risk management.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
High ethical standards and integrity.
Available for domestic and international travel, as necessary.
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony's purpose to "fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology".
Benefits:
SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family's physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
What we offer you:
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Other Programs:
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $270,000 to $295,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 25% and is eligible for RSUs. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America
Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
Salary : $270,000 - $295,000
