Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property Enforcement

The role

This role serves as the primary legal contact for IP enforcement in the Americas. You will develop strategies to combat piracy, pre-release leaks, and unauthorized game modifications for PlayStation titles.

What you will do

• Serve as lead legal counsel for SIE’s Game Protection Program in the Americas.
• Partner with PlayStation Studios and production, security, and release teams to identify content-protection risks.
• Provide strategic copyright advice regarding the DMCA, including notice and takedown procedures.
• Advise on complex copyright issues involving game modifications, emulators, and circumvention of technological protection measures.
• Support IP enforcement for hardware and merchandise businesses in the Americas.
• Develop strategies to identify significant infringers and enforcement gaps using data.
• Support anti-counterfeiting efforts across online and physical channels.
• Take an active role in online enforcement across e-commerce marketplaces and social media.
• Partner with IP Litigation, Brands, and Patent teams on significant enforcement matters.
• Provide legal guidance and support to IP Enforcement paralegals in the US and UK.

Required qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 6–12 years of post-qualified experience in intellectual property enforcement.
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Current member in good standing of a U.S. state bar.
• If not admitted in California, must be eligible to obtain Registered In-House Counsel status in California promptly upon hire.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of U.S. copyright law and the DMCA.
• Experience developing and executing IP enforcement strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with technical, investigative, and business specialists.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• California Bar membership preferred
• Experience advising on video games, software, digital content, or other technology products
• Experience with game or content protection programs
• Experience working with online marketplaces, platforms, intermediaries, or specialist enforcement providers
• IP enforcement experience in China
• Familiarity with design law and design-right enforcement

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts for Sony products
• Possible bonus package

Before you apply

• Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage, which may include criminal background checks.

About the company

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