Sony Sr Counsel Compliance Ethics Litigation 

United States, New York, New York 

761259863

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.