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Corporate Counsel / Sr. Corporate Counsel

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Jul 23,2017 Location San Mateo CA
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In-House

Attorney

Entertainment and New Media

Intellectual Property - Trademark/Copyright

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Sony Interactive Entertainment, LLC  seeks a highly motivated Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel to partner with, provide counsel to, and support the organization’s product development studios and global legal department in all areas of the law relevant to video game products, services, and platforms.  This is a truly great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on cutting-edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.  

Responsibilities: 

  • Draft and negotiate agreements, including game prototype and development, software and technology licenses, content licenses, EULAs, services/consulting, non-disclosure, voice over, talent, writer, music
  • Launch and provide ongoing support for products and services on current and new platforms
  • Clear game content for release
  • Clearly and concisely communicate legal risks to business clients
  • Review external communications including trailers, blog posts, press releases, advertising, social media communications, and promotions
  • Enforce industry content and marketing regulations
  • Draft cease and desist letters and submit take down notices 
  • Design and provide legal training, policies, and guidelines for business clients and Legal department
  • Manage paralegals and administrative staff
  • Collaborate with counterparts in other SIE regions
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of the industry, organization products and services, and relevant law

Required Experience/Education:

  • Current member in good standing of the California State Bar
  • Law degree from an accredited law school
  • At least 5 years of experience drafting relevant agreements and working directly with corporate clients, preferably in the video game, technology, or entertainment industry
  • Expertise in intellectual property law, including copyright and trademark law, and knowledge of marketing law
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of employment and labor law compliance, open source software licensing, music licensing, merchandise licensing, privacy and data security law, virtual currency, and intellectual

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Company info

Company Profile

Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Video, PlayStation™Music, PlayStation™Now, PlayStation™Vue, PlayStation®Original and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions and regional headquarters in California, London and Tokyo.  Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information 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.  We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.