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Director, Legal - Global Partner Developer Relations

United States, San Mateo, CA

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Director, Legal – Global Partner Development and Relations
San Mateo, CA (Hybrid) - will require coming onsite two times per week*

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE or PlayStation) seeks a strategic, business-oriented attorney and leader to serve as Director, Legal, supporting our Global Partner Development and Relations (GPDR) and Global New Ventures & Business Development (GNVBD) teams.

In this global role, you will lead a high-performing legal team—comprised of six professionals across the U.S. and U.K.—supporting a wide range of commercial and strategic legal matters involving the development, publication, and marketing of third-party games and media applications, as well as global competitive gaming initiatives.

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 a global team of transactional attorneys and paralegals supporting the GPDR and GNVBD organizations.
  • Provide strategic legal guidance and practical support to senior leadership, including the SVP of GPDR, VPs, Senior Directors, and their teams.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and cross-functional stakeholders across business, legal, and corporate functions.
  • Oversee, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:  - Development and publishing agreements  - License and co-marketing agreements  - Technology integration and middleware contracts  - Vendor service agreements
  • Support legal needs of SIE’s PlayStation Plus content acquisition efforts.
  • Provide ongoing legal counsel for SIE’s global technology partnerships and e-sports initiatives, including support for relevant subsidiaries.
  • Review and clear third-party advertising and marketing materials featuring PlayStation branding.
  • Partner with other subject matter experts within Legal to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
  • Create and deliver legal training, policies, and best practices to clients and team members.
  • Help shape template agreements, including complex click-through terms used by game developers.
  • Stay current on industry trends, relevant laws, and SIE’s evolving business and technology landscape.

What We're Looking for:

  • 15+ 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 intellectual property law, particularly copyrights and trademarks.
  • Experience advising on e-sports or competitive gaming is a plus.
  • Demonstrated people management skills with a collaborative leadership style.
  • Proven ability to influence and advise senior executives.
  • 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 ecosystem, including game economies and virtual currencies, is desirable.

*PlayStation offers a global hybrid office/remote working model — Flex Modes — which aims to combine the flexibility of remote working with the magic of in-person collaboration. The model is built upon the principle of working together in-person as work requires, with the freedom to work remotely otherwise. We will consider fully remote candidates who are able to come in for 'Moments that Matter'.

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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.

$271,300 - $406,900 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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