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Legal & Business Affairs Associate

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. We’ve thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we’re recognised as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Role overview:

SIEE Legal, IP and Business Affairs Department has a key role in advancing and defining the commercial strategy of the PlayStation® business in EMEA, as well as dealing with the commercial and legal aspects of all transactions and the enforcement of its IPs and brand protection.

We are currently seeking a hardworking lawyer who wants to work on ground breaking tech product development, IP, and entertainment issues as a member of the PlayStation Legal team. This position supports the PlayStation video game products and services. PlayStation offers the opportunity to work in a technology company with an entertainment focus, in a casual environment that provides ambitious legal issues. A good fit will love technology, cutting-edge legal issues and working closely with a team.

What you'll be doing:

• Draft and negotiate agreements, including game prototype and development, software and technology licenses, music and other content licenses, services/consulting, non-disclosure, actor, writer, and composer agreements
• Provide ongoing support for products and services on current and new platforms, including console, PC, and mobile
• Clear game content for release, taking into account IP risk, including trademark, copyright, and rights of publicity
• Clearly and concisely communicate legal risk to business clients
• Provide guidance on external communications, including trailers, blog posts, press releases, advertising, social media, and promotions
• Design and provide legal training, policies, and guidelines for business clients and the global Legal team
• Maintain a solid understanding of the video game industry, PlayStation products and services, and relevant law by attending industry events and legal training
• Collaborate with counterparts in other regions
• Support senior members across the Team.

What we're looking for:

• Passion and enthusiasm for technology
• Commercial contract drafting experience within a minimum of [2] years drafting experience
• Some experience in intellectual property law, including copyright and trademark law
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to foster and build good working relationships with other departments
• Creative problem solver
• Commercial acumen in performing an advisory role to all aspects of the business
• Keen knowledge/interest in the videogames industry
• Team worker with a sense of humour
• 2 yr. pqe+

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• London Allowance (if applicable)
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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 or maternity, 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.

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