Corporate Counsel, IP Enforcement

About the role

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property Enforcement to join its award-winning IP practice. The role will support Senior Counsel on strategic enforcement activities, manage enforcement efforts in the Americas, and assist with developing policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Counsel on strategic enforcement activities, such as targeted investigations, raids, and litigations within China and elsewhere targeting counterfeiters.
• Manage enforcement efforts in the Americas, including Customs programs, developing in-country enforcement strategies, reviewing Schedule A litigation documents and submissions, coordinating with local counsel, and assessing performance.
• Manage US IP casework related to merchandise, working closely with the IP litigation and Brands teams.
• Draft, review, and approve DMCA takedowns, and online platform-specific IP complaints (Amazon, eBay, Mercado Libre, Meta, TikTok, and others), and resolve challenges to takedown requests involving US-based hosting services and ISPs.
• Identify repeat or large-scale infringers for referral to law enforcement or litigation.
• Partner with global IP colleagues (Litigation, Brands, Patents) and business units across the Americas, UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia to support complex enforcement matters.
• Stay updated on relevant case law and regulatory developments, such as safe harbor provisions, intermediary liability, and copyright law especially in the U.S. and Latin America.
• Represent SIE in Americas-based industry groups and contribute to policy discussions and draft legislation reviews.
• Assist with developing policies, procedures, and guidelines, and provide training to junior team members and business units.
• Prepare quarterly enforcement reports, bringing to bear data analytics to highlight trends, successes, risks, and opportunities for program improvements in our Americas region.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as either in-house counsel and/or outside counsel dealing with contentious soft IP matters (trademark, design, and copyright), with a minimum of 3 years of experience at a law firm.
• Educational Background: J.D. degree from ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) with membership in good standing in a US state bar.
• Extensive knowledge of copyright law is particularly desirable, with experience in areas such as advising on copyright-related AI issues, game cloning, circumvention of technical protection measures.
• Familiarity with IP enforcement in China is helpful, but it is not a prerequisite.
• A genuine interest in technology (including AI), video games, and the broader entertainment industry.
• Familiarity with brand protection programs on e-commerce/social media platforms and online takedown processes.
• Experience of handling external vendors, including budget setting, exacting management of cost budgeting and adherence to budgets, and vendor benchmark setting and performance review.
• Current member admitted to and in good standing with California state bar.
• Strong project management skills and ability to handle competing priorities independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills, outstanding integrity, good judgment, strong analytical skills, and a positive outlook.
• A proven track record of professional growth and a history of driving business impact through excellent legal support.
• Bring an attitude that values different perspectives and experiences and actively cultivate inclusivity and collaboration in your daily work.
• Spanish language proficiency would be a plus!

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent).
• Must be a current member admitted to and in good standing with the California state bar.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience as either in-house counsel and/or outside counsel dealing with contentious soft IP matters (trademark, design, and copyright).
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience at a law firm.
• Must have extensive knowledge of copyright law, with experience in areas such as advising on copyright-related AI issues, game cloning, and circumvention of technical protection measures.
• Must have familiarity with IP enforcement in China, although it is not a prerequisite.
• Must have a genuine interest in technology (including AI), video games, and the broader entertainment industry.
• Must have experience of handling external vendors, including budget setting, cost budgeting, and vendor performance review.
• Must have strong project management skills and the ability to handle competing priorities independently.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills, outstanding integrity, good judgment, strong analytical skills, and a positive outlook.
• Must have a proven track record of professional growth and a history of driving business impact through excellent legal support.
• Must bring an attitude that values different perspectives and experiences and actively cultivates inclusivity and collaboration in your daily work.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus!

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of copyright law, with experience in areas such as advising on copyright-related AI issues, game cloning, and circumvention of technical protection measures.
• Familiarity with IP enforcement in China, although it is not a prerequisite.
• A genuine interest in technology (including AI), video games, and the broader entertainment industry.
• Experience of handling external vendors, including budget setting, cost budgeting, and vendor performance review.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle competing priorities independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills, outstanding integrity, good judgment, strong analytical skills, and a positive outlook.
• Proven track record of professional growth and a history of driving business impact through excellent legal support.
• Attitude that values different perspectives and experiences and actively cultivates inclusivity and collaboration in your daily work.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness program.
• Coveted employee discounts for Sony products.

Pay

The estimated base pay range for this role is $209,800—$314,600 USD.

Schedule

This role is eligible for a hybrid office/remote working model, with a focus on combining the flexibility of remote working with the magic of in-person collaboration.