Director, Litigation EMEA

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.

Role overview:

As Director, Litigation EMEA, you will be the primary counsel for the Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) business in the EMEA region. You will handle a broad range of litigation matters, working closely with the global Litigation, Competition and Regulatory team, and lead SIE's management of regulatory investigations and proceedings across the region. 

You will report to the Vice President, Litigation, IP, Competition and Regulatory and will be expected to coordinate activities across SIE’s business, corporate and legal functions globally. The position will be based in London, UK.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and implement internal processes to support compliance with global regulatory obligations.
• Work closely with SIE’s global litigation and competition counsel in the United States and other regions as part of a collaborative global team
• Represent SIE’s interests before authorities and agencies.
• Manage litigation and matters before regulatory agencies involving SIE, partnering with outside counsel and managing litigation budgets.
• Perform periodic risk assessments under competition, consumer protection and other laws for the SIE business.
• Work globally to implement worldwide business and policy strategies.
• Assist with developing policies and guidelines for the SIE business and the legal department.
• Provide in-person and virtual trainings to the business on competition laws and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with SIE Government Affairs on SIE’s public policy initiatives with respect to competition and other related issues.

What we’re looking for:

• 15+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) with substantial experience leading complex litigation matters, alongside additional exposure to advising on competition and/or regulatory issues within large-scale, complex environments.
• Qualified lawyer in the UK with experience of working across jurisdictions in EMEA or globally.
• An excellent understanding of litigation risk and a strategic and commercial mindset. 
• Substantial experience advising clients responding to subpoenas, RFIs, CIDs, and interview requests from competition authorities and other regulatory agencies.
• An understanding of competition law and principles, and the ability to efficiently review, interpret, and analyse sophisticated legal information.
• Data-driven mentality and ability to identify and recommend the best course of action even in ambiguous situations.
• A keen working understanding of policy-making processes and government relations.
• Having substantial experience working as part of global litigation team on behalf of a multinational company would be beneficial, but not necessary.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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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. 

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