--- title: 'Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Regulatory & Litigation at PlayStation Global' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-corporate-counsel-global-regulatory-litigation-playstation-global-united-k6pbwar0h08m' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Regulatory & Litigation at PlayStation Global - **Company:** PlayStation Global - **Location:** United States San Mateo, CA - **Compensation:** $226k–$339k - **Posted:** 2026-10-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal/jobs/6223950004 ## Job description 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. Senior Corporate Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory Disputes San Mateo, CA; San Diego, CA; Washington D.C. (Hybrid) Hybrid | minimum two days onsite per week ## Role Summary Starting with the launch of the original PlayStation in 1994, Sony Interactive Entertainment has pushed the boundaries of entertainment and innovation. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. As Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Litigation & Regulatory Disputes at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC ("SIE"), you will help manage a varied portfolio of global litigation matters, SIE's responses to regulatory requests for information (RFIs), inquiries, and investigations in the Americas with support for matters globally; and advise business stakeholders on evolving regulatory and litigation risks. This role requires sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to coordinate fast-moving, cross-functional matters across jurisdictions while determining when matters should be handled by internal teams and when outside counsel support is appropriate. What You'll Be Doing: Global Regulatory Response & Investigations - Lead and coordinate responses to government and regulatory RFIs, inquiries, investigations, and related information requests across the Americas with support from jurisdictions worldwide as needed. - Quickly assess the scope, legal risk, business impact, response requirements, and deadlines associated with each matter, and develop a clear response strategy and workplan. - Manage tight deadlines and short turnaround times while ensuring responses are accurate, complete, consistent, and appropriately reviewed and approved. - Engage and coordinate internal stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Information Security, Product, Engineering, Finance, Public Policy, Communications, and other relevant functions. - Identify, preserve, collect, review, and synthesize relevant information and documents in partnership with other team members, internal subject-matter experts, and operational teams. - Exercise sound judgment regarding when a matter can be managed effectively by an internal team and when specialist outside counsel should be engaged. - Oversee outside counsel as needed; establish strategy, manage workstreams and budgets, and ensure advice is practical and aligned with business objectives. Global Litigation & Risk Advisory - Manage litigation and other adversarial proceedings in the Americas and on a global basis as needed, in coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as appropriate. - Develop and implement litigation strategy, manage discovery and other case workstreams, evaluate resolution options, and oversee matters through trial, arbitration, appeal, or settlement as applicable. - Provide clear, practical, and timely advice to business stakeholders and leadership regarding evolving regulatory and litigation risks, including potential operational and strategic impacts. - Monitor regulatory enforcement and litigation trends across key markets and translate developments into actionable risk-mitigation recommendations. - Collaborate with legal and business colleagues to improve processes, playbooks, governance, and readiness for regulatory inquiries, investigations, and litigation. What We're Looking For: - Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-approved law school. - An active state bar membership in good standing. - Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience handling regulatory inquiries, investigations, complex litigation, and government enforcement matters. - Demonstrated ability to lead responses to RFIs, inquiries, and investigations from government authorities and regulators, including matters involving compressed timelines and multiple jurisdictions. - Proven track record of successfully managing complex litigation or investigations and coordinating internal teams and outside counsel across jurisdictions. - Sound judgment regarding legal risk, escalation, privilege, and the appropriate use of outside counsel and other external advisers. - Ability to work cross-functionally and internationally with multiple partners and to implement global strategies. - Demonstrated experience as a solutions-oriented self-starter who provides practical advice in a manner that is understandable by non-lawyers. - Exceptional project-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing matters, manage tight deadlines, and drive workstreams to completion. - Willingness to roll up your sleeves and work on any matter, no matter how big or small. - Ability to work independently while building alignment among diverse internal and external stakeholders. - Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills. Additional Experience That Would Be Valuable - Prior experience as in-house counsel in a global technology, entertainment, gaming, or other highly regulated business. - Experience advising on information security, privacy, consumer protection, competition, product, or platform-related regulatory matters. ## #LI-SF1 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](https://careers.playstation.com/benefits) to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $226,200—$339,200 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.playstation.com/legal/careers-privacy-notice/) for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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. ## About PlayStation Global ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the global leader in interactive entertainment behind the PlayStation brand, delivering generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. - **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation) - **Headquarters**: San Mateo, California, USA (with global functions in London, United Kingdom, and Tokyo, Japan) - **Founded**: 1994 (with the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan) - **Founders**: Not publicly available as a single founder; the PlayStation brand was created by Sony Corporation ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Gaming & Interactive Entertainment - **Target customers**: B2C (gamers and consumers worldwide), B2B (game developers, publishers, and partners) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "To be the best place to play" – pushing the boundaries of play and inspiring remarkable experiences for players everywhere. ## Products & Services - **PlayStation 5 (PS5)**: Flagship home video game console, including PS5 Pro model, with cutting-edge hardware and immersive gaming experiences. - **PlayStation Network (PSN)**: Online service platform enabling multiplayer, digital storefront, and social features. - **PlayStation Plus**: Subscription service offering online multiplayer, monthly games, and cloud storage. - **PlayStation VR2**: Next-generation virtual reality headset for PS5. - **PlayStation Studios**: A collective of first-party game development studios producing iconic franchises (The Last of Us, God of War, Horizon, Spider-Man, etc.). - **PlayStation Accessories**: Controllers (DualSense), headsets, and other peripherals. - **PlayStation Store**: Digital marketplace for games, add-ons, and media. - **PlayStation 5 Console & Games**: Hardware and software sold globally. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation) - **Key Metric**: PS5 generation has generated more than **$136 billion in sales** and **$13 billion in operating income** as of March 31, 2026. PlayStation 5 sold-in over **93 million units** worldwide. **125 million monthly active users** (as of March 31, 2026). **Over 1.64 billion software units** sold across PS4 and PS5. **51 billion hours** of annual gameplay (as of March 31, 2025). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sony Group Corporation (parent company); extensive network of third-party publishers, developers, and platform partners. - **Growth Signals**: Record-high engagement levels; continued expansion of first-party studios; successful launch of PS5 Pro; increasing digital and subscription revenue; strong global brand recognition. ## Competitive Advantages - **Integrated Ecosystem**: End-to-end control over hardware, software, network services, and first-party content creation. - **Iconic IP Portfolio**: Beloved franchises (The Last of Us, God of War, Horizon, Gran Turismo, etc.) that drive platform loyalty. - **Global Brand Power**: PlayStation is one of the most recognized entertainment brands worldwide. - **Scale & Reach**: 125 million MAU, 93 million PS5 consoles sold, and a massive library of software. - **Innovation Track Record**: Consistently pushing boundaries in graphics, haptics, VR, and online services. ## Strategic Focus - Continuing to grow the PlayStation 5 install base and expand into new hardware (PS5 Pro, PS VR2). - Strengthening first-party game development and acquiring/expanding studios. - Growing network services and subscription revenue through PlayStation Plus. - Leveraging IP across other media (film, TV, merchandise) via Sony Pictures. - Enhancing cloud gaming and streaming capabilities. - Fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative workplace culture. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Celebrated for being "trailblazers, passionate, one" – a united, diverse, and innovative global team. Recognized as a 2025 & 2026 Company Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion (Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index 100). - **Flexible Work**: "Flex Modes" blend in-person collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing teams to connect when it counts and work from anywhere. - **Benefits & Perks**: Comprehensive benefits package including learning & development tailored paths, well-being initiatives, and top-tier amenities. - **Engineering & Tech**: Opportunities across software engineering, game development, network services, cybersecurity, data analytics, and more. - **Global Presence**: Offices in San Mateo (HQ), London, Tokyo, and additional studios worldwide. - **Internship Program**: "Internships that Inspire" for students and early-career talent. ## Sources 1. [playstation.com](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/corporate/about-us/) – About Us, facts, and leadership 2. [sonyinteractive.com](https://sonyinteractive.com/en/our-company/) – Company overview, values, fast facts 3. [careers.playstation.com](https://careers.playstation.com/) – Careers page with culture, benefits, and hiring process 4. 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