Corporate Counsel, Third Party Relations

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Tokyo, JPN
In-Office
Mid level
Gaming
The Role
Provides legal support for PlayStation’s Japanese and Asian third-party partners. Reviews, drafts, and negotiates Japanese- and English-language agreements; advises on game content, services, campaigns, and marketing initiatives; reviews promotional assets; and coordinates cross-regional matters with global legal and internal teams. The role requires practical, business-oriented risk management and frequent bilingual collaboration.
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Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.



*本ポジションへのご応募にあたっては、日本語・英語両方のレジュメをご提出ください。組織・チームについて

本ポジションは、Sony Interactive Entertainment(SIE)の法務・知財・コンプライアンス部門に所属します。東京のLegal Teamには約30名が在籍し、ハードウェア、ソフトウェア、コンテンツ、オンラインサービスなど、多岐にわたるPlayStationビジネスを法務面から支えています。企業法務や法律事務所出身など、多様なバックグラウンドを持つメンバーが、海外の法務チームとも連携しながら業務に取り組んでいます。

出社(品川)とリモートワークを組み合わせた柔軟なハイブリッドワークスタイルを採用しており、国際的なプロジェクトに携わりながら、ワークライフバランスの取れた働き方が可能です。 

このポジションについて

本ポジションは、PlayStation向けゲームソフトウェアを企画・開発・販売するゲームパブリッシャーをはじめ、PlayStation上でコンテンツやサービスを提供する日本・アジアのパートナーとのビジネスを法務面から支える役割です。

契約書の審査・作成・交渉にとどまらず、ゲームコンテンツ、キャンペーン、マーケティング施策など、ユーザーに届けられるさまざまな取り組みに関わります。

法的リスクを適切に管理しながら「どうすればビジネスを実現できるか」をビジネス部門とともに考え、PlayStationとパートナーのビジネスを前に進めることが、このポジションの重要なミッションです。

主な業務内容

・日本・アジアのパートナーとの各種契約について、和文・英文での審査、作成、交渉を行う

・ゲームコンテンツ、サービス、キャンペーンなどに関する相談に対し、SIEのポリシーや法的観点を踏まえた実践的なアドバイスを提供する

・マーケティングアセットやプロモーション施策を法的観点からレビューし、必要な助言を行う

・海外の法務担当者や社内関係部門と連携し、複数の地域にまたがる案件の方針調整や課題解決を行う

このポジションで得られる経験

・PlayStationのコンテンツやサービスを、ビジネスに近い立場から法務面で支える経験

・契約法務にとどまらず、ゲームコンテンツ、サービス、キャンペーン、マーケティングなど、エンタテインメントビジネスに関する幅広い法務経験

・自身が携わった取り組みが世界中のユーザーへ届けられるまでを支援する経験

・海外の法務担当者と日常的に協働し、英語を活用しながら地域や文化を越えて案件を推進する経験

求められるスキル・経験必須要件

・企業または法律事務所等における法務実務経験を有し、自律的に案件を担当できる方

・和文・英文契約書の作成、審査、交渉に関する実務経験

・製品、サービスまたはビジネスに関する法的助言・サポートの経験

歓迎要件

・ゲーム、IT、オンラインサービス、家電、エンタテインメントなど、テクノロジーやコンテンツに関連する業界での法務経験

・日本または海外の弁護士資格

・海外の法務担当者やビジネス部門と連携して業務を推進した経験

・複数の部門・地域にまたがるクロスファンクショナルな案件やプロジェクトを推進した経験

語学力

・日本語:ビジネスレベル。契約書の作成・交渉や社内外の関係者とのコミュニケーションを円滑に行えるレベル

・英語:ビジネスレベル。英文契約書のレビューやメール・チャットに加え、海外の法務担当者との会議など、口頭でのコミュニケーションを含め日常的に英語を使用します

求める人物像

・ビジネスの目的を理解し、法的リスクを整理したうえで、実現に向けた解決策を考えられる方

・自らの意見を持って発信し、多様な関係者と信頼関係を築きながら主体的に案件を推進できる方

・地域や文化、専門性の違いを尊重し、グローバルな環境で柔軟に協働できる方

・変化の速いビジネスや新しいテーマに好奇心を持ち、自ら学びながら課題解決に取り組める方

 

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.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.



Skills Required

  • Professional legal experience in a company, law firm, or similar environment, with the ability to handle matters independently
  • Practical experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Japanese-language and English-language contracts
  • Experience providing legal advice and support relating to products, services, or businesses
  • Business-level Japanese sufficient for contract drafting, negotiations, and stakeholder communication
  • Business-level English sufficient for contract review, written communication, and meetings with overseas legal teams
  • Legal experience in gaming, IT, online services, consumer electronics, entertainment, technology, or content industries
  • Japanese or overseas attorney qualification
  • Experience collaborating with overseas legal teams and business departments
  • Experience advancing cross-functional matters or projects across multiple departments or regions

Sony Interactive Entertainment Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sony Interactive Entertainment and has not been reviewed or approved by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and mental-wellbeing programs are prominently offered, alongside disability and life insurance. HSAs/FSAs, wellness reimbursements, and on-site screenings further reinforce coverage depth.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with a stated 4.5% employer match is highlighted, with pension support referenced in some regions. College-savings match and student-loan repayment add to the long-term financial support.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental and family-care leave are explicitly included, with back-up care and family-forming benefits called out. Additional programs such as adoption assistance and child developmental and behavioral support appear in certain locations.

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The Company
HQ: San Mateo, California
10,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. 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. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com. Want to take your career to the next level? Search open job vacancies at any of the Sony Interactive sites by visiting playstation.com/careers/

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