Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property Litigation
Sony Interactive Entertainment
CA$246,700 - CA$370,100 / year
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Description
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, Intellectual Property Litigation
San Mateo, CA | Hybrid - 2 days per week in our San Mateo office
Role Summary:
Join our collaborative and passionate Global Legal Team at PlayStation! As Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property Litigation at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (SIE), you will be a key player on the team defending and advancing SIE’s innovative intellectual property. This role offers an exciting opportunity to litigate high-stakes intellectual property cases involving PlayStation video games and products. It also provides leadership opportunities to mentor team members and develop innovative approaches to leveraging AI. Join us as we work on cutting-edge legal issues involving SIE’s patents, trademarks, and copyrights in a rapidly evolving legal landscape!
What You'll Be Doing:
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Manage cutting-edge IP litigation, including by working with outside counsel to develop strategy and managing litigation budgets.
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Respond to third party subpoenas and other requests for information, documents, and/or witness testimony.
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Strategize with leadership and business partners regarding IP litigation risks, pre-litigation disputes, and ongoing IP litigation matters.
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Assist with developing policies, procedures, playbooks, and guidelines.
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Partner with colleagues in other regions, including the UK, Europe, and Asia on international disputes and pre-litigation risk assessments and strategy development.
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Mentor and help train attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
What We're Looking For:
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Current member in good standing of a U.S. state bar; California Bar membership preferred.
- If not admitted in California, must be eligible to obtain Registered In-House Counsel status in California promptly upon hire and maintain that status throughout employment.
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At least 12 years of experience as either in-house litigation counsel and/or outside counsel litigating intellectual property cases in federal and state courts, with a minimum of 4 years of experience at a law firm.
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Experience litigating intellectual property cases, including complex patent litigation matters.
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Experience advising business leaders regarding dispute resolution and mitigation of legal risk.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute collaboratively as a team player.
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Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills, impeccable integrity, good judgment, strong analytical skills, and a great attitude.
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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.
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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
- wellness program
About this role
Sony Interactive Entertainment's Global Legal Team is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to lead intellectual property litigation defending the PlayStation brand's patents, trademarks, and copyrights. You'll manage high-stakes cases involving video games and gaming products, working with outside counsel to develop litigation strategy and manage budgets. The role also involves responding to subpoenas, advising leadership on IP risks and pre-litigation disputes, and collaborating with legal teams across the UK, Europe, and Asia on international matters.
This position requires at least 12 years of litigation experience, with a minimum of 4 years at a law firm, and substantial background in complex patent litigation. You'll need a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and current bar membership in any U.S. state, with California bar membership preferred or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel status. Beyond technical legal expertise, the role emphasizes mentoring attorneys and support staff, developing policies and procedures, and working collaboratively with business partners across the organization.
The hybrid position is based in San Mateo, California, requiring two days per week in office. The salary range is $246,700 to $370,100, with eligibility for Sony's benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and employee discounts, plus potential bonus compensation.
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