Corporate Counsel, Trade Compliance

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Legal • $209,800 PA - $314,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As Corporate Counsel, Trade Compliance, you will lead legal support for trade compliance matters in the Americas and globally for PlayStation products, technology, and software. Responsibilities include advising on trade laws, building compliance programs, conducting due diligence, managing audits and investigations, developing strategies to minimize customs duties, conducting legal research on international trade law issues (including forced labor and geopolitical risks), drafting and negotiating trade-related contracts, and providing compliance training. You will collaborate extensively with internal teams and government agencies. The role requires strong knowledge of global trade compliance regulations, especially US regulations, and experience liaising with governmental bodies.
Must have:
  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • JD or LLM from top law school
  • Strong trade compliance knowledge
  • Government agency liaison experience
  • Strategic thinking and project leadership
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Entertainment industry experience
  • Experience with technology/video games
Perks:
  • Top-tier benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k match)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus eligibility

Job Details

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, Trade Compliance
San Mateo, CA or Washington D.C. (hybrid) - will require onsite work, 2x days per week

Join our dynamic Global Legal Team at PlayStation! As Corporate Counsel, you’ll lead legal support for trade compliance matters in the Americas and across the full scope of PlayStation products, technology and software. You will work closely with a variety of teams across our global business to establish due diligence processes and compliance programs to operationalize SIE’s compliance with trade regulatory frameworks globally. The best candidates will have a strong knowledge of trade compliance laws and regulations globally, with a particular focus on US, and experience liaising with governmental bodies and ability to collaborate with business partners and subject matter experts to provide nuanced and informed practical legal advice. If you're passionate about trade laws and how this can influence the future of gaming, this is your chance to make a global impact!

What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead legal support for trade compliance matters within SIE with a primary focus on the Americas region and provide legal support on international trade compliance matters in other regions such as EMEA and APAC where needed.
  • Advise on interpretation and application of complex trade laws and evaluate and mitigate against potential risks associated with international trade activities
  • Build and implement comprehensive compliance programs, due diligence processes and policies to operationalize SIE’s compliance with applicable trade compliance regulatory frameworks such as technical export controls regimes (e.g. US Export Administration Regulations)
  • Advise on applicable classifications for SIE’s products, services, technology and software under applicable export controls and import / export regulatory frameworks.
  • Manage audits and investigations both internally and externally and co-ordinate with and prepare responses to government agencies and regulators, including customs authorities, where required.
  • Develop strategies for minimizing impact of customs duties and improving duty savings for SIE’s range of hardware products globally.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on international trade law issues, including forced labor bans and geopolitical risks and advise the business on mitigatory measures.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate trade-related compliance clauses in commercial contracts.
  • Prepare and roll out appropriate trade compliance training to SIE employees.
  • Work with other Sony trade teams, SIE’s public policy team and other internal partners on strategy for key trade related policy issues such as export controls and positively shape policy and legislative outcomes for SIE.

What we're looking for:

  • A minimum of 5 years relevant experience – either in-house or at a law firm.
  • JD or LLM degree from top law school; admitted to a U.S. state bar. California State Bar membership is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of, and experience advising on trade compliance regulatory frameworks globally and liaising with government agencies on trade compliance matters including license applications, classification and due diligence requirements.
  • Proven ability to think strategically, work collaboratively and lead complex and highly impactful cross-functional projects from concept to completion.
  • Deals well with ambiguity in fast paced, multiple project environment and comfortable working on legal and policy matters where there is ambiguity and sometimes a lack of legal precedent.
  • Keeps up-to-speed with developments in the law and regulation relevant to the role and sharing knowhow within the global Legal team.
  • Good communication skills and ability to adjust your communication style to reflect the needs of different internal audiences.
  • Eagerness and drive to continue learning.
  • Experience in the entertainment industry and/or with technology and video games is a plus (but not essential).
  • Sense of humor.

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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.

$209,800 — $314,600 USD

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.

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