Senior Corporate Counsel, eCommerce Product

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Senior Corporate Counsel, eCommerce Product

San Mateo, CA (hybrid) - will require coming into the office 2 days per week

Role Overview :

Join PlayStation and help shape the future of gaming and entertainment! As Senior Corporate Counsel, eCommerce, you’ll support our product teams for PlayStation Store, PlayStation Direct, PlayStation Subscription Services, and related e-commerce services and activities. You will be part of the high functioning Global Direct-to-Consumer Legal team and you will get to work with a variety of teams across our global business, including commercial, retail, product, and engineering teams. The breadth of responsibilities starts from product inception, goes through development, scoping, testing, and release to market, continuing support as the product evolves. As a key team member, you'll help ensure our commerce strategy brings the PlayStation brand to millions of fans through an impactful commerce journey that allows our users to safely login, play, and transact.

The ideal candidate will be an efficiency-minded, strategic problem solver with knowledge of the laws and regulations impacting a major e-commerce platform and confidence navigating ambiguity. Experience with autorenewals and subscription services is a plus. You must have excellent judgment in balancing legal risks with business strategy, as well as the ability to build strong client relationships and work closely with subject matter experts within the Legal Department to provide nuanced and informed legal advice to key elements of SIE’s business. You will use your drive and experience to make a significant impact on a major segment of our global business.

If you're ready to join a team at the intersection of creativity, technology, and entertainment, PlayStation is the place for you!

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Advising clients on issues related to consumer protection, internet law, online platforms and subscription services, digital distribution / marketplaces, content regulations / ratings, gaming and the app economy.
• Distilling complex legal issues in simple terms for the non-legal stakeholders across the company, and providing pragmatic day-to-day strategic advice to minimize legal risks while advancing business goals and initiatives.
• Helping drive the formulation of global legal advice in the area of e-commerce, collaborating closely with legal department members in Europe and Asia.
• Drafting clear and concise public facing disclosures, disclaimers, terms of use or other public facing documents for our customers.
• Continually auditing SIE’s existing e-commerce platforms for compliance with the constantly evolving regulatory environment.
• Following and providing comments on regulatory / government proposals that impact PlayStation’s commerce platforms and business goals / strategies.
• Designing and providing legal training, policies, and guidelines for business clients and the global legal team.
• Maintaining a solid understanding of the video game industry, PlayStation products and services, and relevant law by attending industry events and legal training.

What We’re Looking For :

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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.

$246,700 — $370,100 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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