Senior Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property Litigation

The role

You will manage intellectual property litigation involving PlayStation video games and products. This includes working with outside counsel, responding to subpoenas, and strategizing with leadership on IP risks.

What you will do

• Manage cutting-edge IP litigation and work with outside counsel to develop strategy and manage budgets.
• Respond to third party subpoenas and other requests for information, documents, and witness testimony.
• Strategize with leadership and business partners regarding IP litigation risks, pre-litigation disputes, and ongoing IP litigation matters.
• Assist with developing policies, procedures, playbooks, and guidelines.
• Partner with colleagues in other regions on international disputes and pre-litigation risk assessments and strategy development.
• Mentor and help train attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree 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 and maintain that status throughout employment.
• 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.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience at a law firm.
• Experience litigating intellectual property cases, including complex patent litigation matters.
• Experience advising business leaders regarding dispute resolution and mitigation of legal risk.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute collaboratively as a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Impeccable integrity, good judgment, strong analytical skills, and a great attitude.

Nice to have

• California Bar membership preferred

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• matching 401(k)
• paid time off
• wellness program
• employee discounts for Sony products
• may be eligible for a 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.