Senior Corporate Counsel, Legal - Global Sales and Business Operations & LATAM

The role

This person will lead legal support for Global Sales and Business Operations and serve as the regional legal leader for Latin America. They will manage a team of one attorney and two paralegals to support the sale and distribution of PlayStation video games.

What you will do

• Lead and manage a global team of one attorney and two paralegals
• Develop and execute legal strategy supporting Global Channel Sales leadership
• Serve as primary legal advisor to SIE business units in Latin America
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, distribution, retailer, partner, and vendor agreements
• Provide general legal advice on business and commercial activities
• Manage discrete projects and workstreams independently
• Work with outside counsel to support management of consumer complaint cases across LATAM
• Monitor government affairs and regulatory developments in the region
• Mentor and provide guidance to attorneys and paralegals
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and cross-functional stakeholders

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant legal experience
• 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
• Deep experience in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements
• Strong understanding of Latin American law, particularly Brazil and Argentina, as well as US, Canada and Mexico
• Written and Spoken fluency in either Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese
• General litigation experience
• Experience working with and managing outside counsel on specific matters
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor and guide team members and people management skills
• Proven ability to influence and advise business partners and senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a business-friendly mindset and practical approach to risk

Nice to have

• California Bar membership preferred (or eligibility for California Registered In-House Counsel status)
• Experience as a regional lead for Latin America matters is a plus
• Written and Spoken fluency in both Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese is preferred
• Familiarity with budget tracking or expense management is a plus
• Knowledge of the video game industry is desirable

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• matching 401(k)
• paid time off
• wellness program
• employee discounts for Sony products
• bonus package

Before you apply

• Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees

About the company

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. It is a dynamic technology company and an entertainment leader.