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California, United States
Hybrid
Available
Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?
Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
Senior Director, Legal - Product Counsel
San Mateo, CA | Hybrid - 2+ days per week in our San Mateo office
Full relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Role Summary:
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE or PlayStation) seeks an experienced attorney to lead the Product Counsel function for SIE, spanning Hardware, Software, and Services.
As Senior Director, Product Counsel, you will work with a variety of teams across our global business, including product, design, engineering, hardware, software and services teams that are focused on the development and operations of our PlayStation platform, spanning console, software, and commerce services (PlayStation Store and PlayStation Subscription Services). You will also establish the model of product counsel teams engaging with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in privacy, online safety, competition, product compliance, and other SME legal teams.
You must have excellent judgment in balancing legal risks with business strategy and a proven ability to act as an effective product counsel leader. The best candidates will have broad legal knowledge of the international laws and regulations impacting PlayStations products and the ability to leverage subject matter expertise and senior leaders within the Legal Department to provide nuanced and informed legal advice to key elements of SIE’s business. You will use your drive and experience to make a big impact on a major segment of SIE’s global business.
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Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
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