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Senior Corporate Counsel, Legal - Global Sales and Business Operations & LATAM

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$246,700 – $370,100 a year
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United States, San Mateo, CA
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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 Corporate Counsel, Legal - Global Sales and Business Operations & LATAM San Mateo, CA or Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either our San Mateo or Los Angeles office Full relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Role Summary:

Sony Interactive Entertainment seeks a strategic, business-oriented attorney and leader to lead our legal support for the Global Sales and Business Operations (‘GSBO)’ globally and serve as regional leader of legal support for Latin America (‘LATAM’). This role will report directly to the Senior Director for Global Marketing Sales and Business Operations, Legal and will work closely with our San Mateo, CA based legal team, global legal team and outside counsel.

In this global role, you will lead a high-performing legal team supporting a wide range of commercial and strategic legal matters involving support to global business teams responsible for the sale and distribution of PlayStation video games, navigating the complex legal landscape of video game distribution, including compliance, negotiation of contracts, and strategy of different models as well as lead regional legal support for LATAM. PlayStation offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal issues at the intersection of technology and entertainment. Come join us and help create world-class experiences that make PlayStation the best place to play.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead and manage a global team of one attorney and two paralegals supporting the GSBO and LATAM organizations.
  • Develop and execute legal strategy supporting leadership of Global Channel Sales, VPs, Senior Directors, and their teams.
  • Serve as primary legal advisor to SIE’s business units in Latin America, including Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, on the wide range of commercial legal issues .Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, distribution/retailer/partner agreements and vendor agreements for the Sales and Business Operations team in the Americas.
  • Provide general legal advice on business and commercial activities, including day-to-day business operations, sales, distribution, marketing, advertising, consumer services, e-commerce, vendor engagement, consumer complaints and litigation.
  • Manage discrete projects and workstreams independently, setting task-level goals and coordinating with business and legal stakeholders to meet deadlines.
  • Work with outside counsel to support the management of consumer complaint cases across LATAM, alongside legal team members.
  • Monitor government affairs and regulatory developments in the region alongside Public Policy and relevant business line lawyers depending on topic.
  • Report to and work closely with Senior Director, GMSBO Legal on direction and strategy. Mentor and provide guidance to attorneys and paralegals on GSBO/LATAM matters, including reviewing work product and building team subject-matter capability.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and cross-functional stakeholders across business, legal, and corporate functions.
  • Stay current on industry trends, relevant and regional LATAM laws, and SIE’s evolving business and technology landscape.
  • Requires international travel several times a year and domestic US as required for business meetings.

What We're Looking For:

  • 12+ years of relevant legal experience, including 3–4 years of in-house experience at a gaming, technology, or entertainment company.
  • JD or LLM from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. California Bar membership preferred (or eligibility for California Registered In-House Counsel status).
  • Deep experience in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements.
  • Strong understanding of Latin American law, particularly Brazil and Argentina, as well as US, Canada and Mexico.
  • Experience as a regional lead for Latin America matters is a plus.
  • Written and Spoken fluency in either Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese, preferably both. \General litigation experience
  • Familiarity with budget tracking or expense management is a plus. Experience working with and managing outside counsel on specific matters. Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor and guide team members and people management skills with a collaborative leadership style.
  • Proven ability to influence and advise business partners and senior stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with a business-friendly mindset and practical approach to risk.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Passion for gaming, media, and technology industries.
  • Knowledge of the video game industry is desirable.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

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.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$246,700—$370,100 USD

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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