Director, Litigation EMEA

Sony Playstation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Scheme

25 days holiday per year

On Site Gym

Subsidised Café

Free soft drinks

On site bar

Access to cycle garage and showers

Job summary

Sony Playstation is looking for a Director, Litigation EMEA, based in London, to be the primary counsel for its business in the region. This role involves managing a broad range of litigation matters, working with global teams, and leading regulatory investigations.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in litigation and regulatory issues, possessing a strategic mindset and a thorough understanding of competition law. This position offers a range of benefits including medical insurance and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ post‑qualification experience (PQE) with substantial experience leading complex litigation matters.
• Experience advising on competition and regulatory issues in complex environments.
• Ability to efficiently review, interpret, and analyse sophisticated legal information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal processes for compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Manage litigation and matters before regulatory agencies involving SIE.
• Assist in developing policies and guidelines for SIE business.

Skills

Litigation management

Competition law understanding

Regulatory compliance

Strategic mindset

Risk assessment

Education

Qualified lawyer in the UK

Job description

Role Overview

As Director, Litigation EMEA, you will be the primary counsel for Sony Interactive Entertainment’s business in the EMEA region. You will handle a broad range of litigation matters, work closely with the global Litigation, Competition and Regulatory team, and lead SIE’s management of regulatory investigations and proceedings across the region. You will report to the Vice President, Litigation, IP, Competition and Regulatory and will coordinate activities across SIE’s business, corporate and legal functions globally. The position is based in London, UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal processes to support compliance with global regulatory obligations.
• Work closely with SIE’s global litigation and competition counsel in the United States and other regions as part of a collaborative global team.
• Represent SIE’s interests before authorities and agencies.
• Manage litigation and matters before regulatory agencies involving SIE, partnering with outside counsel and managing litigation budgets.
• Perform periodic risk assessments under competition, consumer protection and other laws for the SIE business.
• Work globally to implement worldwide business and policy strategies.
• Assist with developing policies and guidelines for the SIE business and the legal department.
• Provide in‑person and virtual trainings to the business on competition laws and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with SIE Government Affairs on SIE’s public policy initiatives with respect to competition and other related issues.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ post‑qualification experience (PQE) with substantial experience leading complex litigation matters, alongside additional exposure to advising on competition and/or regulatory issues within large‑scale, complex environments.
• Qualified lawyer in the UK with experience of working across jurisdictions in EMEA or globally.
• An excellent understanding of litigation risk and a strategic and commercial mindset.
• Substantial experience advising clients responding to subpoenas, RFIs, CIDs, and interview requests from competition authorities and other regulatory agencies.
• Understanding of competition law and principles, and the ability to efficiently review, interpret, and analyse sophisticated legal information.
• Data‑driven mentality and ability to identify and recommend the best course of action even in ambiguous situations.
• A keen working understanding of policy‑making processes and government relations.
• Substantial experience working as part of a global litigation team on behalf of a multinational company would be beneficial, but it is not required.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 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, 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.