Corporate Counsel, Commercial Litigation

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Corporate Counsel, Commercial Litigation 
San Mateo, CA (hybrid) - will require coming into our offices 2 times per week

Join our dynamic Global Legal Team at PlayStation! Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (“SIE”) seeks a highly motivated attorney for a Corporate Counsel, Commercial Litigation position to manage litigation in a variety of areas of law, including general commercial litigation, consumer product issues, antitrust issues, and class actions.  This is a truly great opportunity to join a global legal team and work on cutting-edge issues involving video game products and services in an exciting, fast-paced environment.  

What you’ll be doing: 

• Manage litigation involving SIE in federal and state courts, including working with outside counsel and managing litigation budgets.
• Respond to 3rd party subpoenas for documents and/or witness testimony.   
• Work closely with business clients to assess legal risks.
• Provide ongoing support for SIE’s products and services.
• Assist with developing policies and guidelines for business clients and the legal department.
• Work closely with paralegals and administrative staff.
• Collaborate with counterparts in other SIE regions, including the UK, Europe, and Asia.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the video game industry, SIE’s products and services, and relevant law.

What we’re looking for:

• At least 7 years of experience as in-house litigation counsel and/or outside counsel litigating cases in federal and state courts, including working directly with corporate clients, preferably in the video game, electronic technology and/or entertainment industries.
• Current member in good standing of the California State Bar.
• Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Experience in general commercial litigation, consumer product issues, antitrust issues, and class actions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, impeccable integrity, good judgment, strong analytical skills, and a sense of humor.

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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. 

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