Senior Corporate Counsel, Legal - Global Sales and Business Operations & LATAM

United States, San Mateo · USA-CA-San Mateo · USD 246,700-370,100 · 3-4 years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 14, 2026

At a glance

Sony Interactive Entertainment seeks a strategic, business-oriented attorney and leader to lead legal support for Global Sales and Business Operations (GSBO) globally and serve as regional leader of legal support for Latin America (LATAM).
In this global role, you will lead a high-performing legal team supporting commercial and strategic legal matters for the sale and distribution of PlayStation video games.
The position is based in San Mateo, CA or Los Angeles, CA as a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week onsite.

Lead and manage a global team of one attorney and two paralegals supporting the GSBO and LATAM organizations.
Develop and execute legal strategy supporting leadership of Global Channel Sales, VPs, Senior Directors, and their teams.
Serve as primary legal advisor to SIE’s business units in Latin America, including Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, on commercial legal issues.
Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, distribution/retailer/partner agreements and vendor agreements for the Sales and Business Operations team in the Americas.
Provide general legal advice on business and commercial activities, including day-to-day business operations, sales, distribution, marketing, advertising, consumer services, e-commerce, vendor engagement, consumer complaints and litigation.
Manage discrete projects and workstreams independently, setting task-level goals and coordinating with business and legal stakeholders to meet deadlines.
Work with outside counsel to support the management of consumer complaint cases across LATAM, alongside legal team members.
Monitor government affairs and regulatory developments in the region alongside Public Policy and relevant business line lawyers depending on topic.
Report to and work closely with Senior Director, GMSBO Legal on direction and strategy, and mentor attorneys and paralegals on GSBO/LATAM matters.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and cross-functional stakeholders across business, legal, and corporate functions.

12+ years of relevant legal experience, including 3–4 years of in-house experience at a gaming, technology, or entertainment company.
JD or LLM from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Deep experience in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements.
Strong understanding of Latin American law, particularly Brazil and Argentina, as well as US, Canada and Mexico.
Written and Spoken fluency in either Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese, preferably both.
General litigation experience.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor and guide team members and people management skills with a collaborative leadership style.
Proven ability to influence and advise business partners and senior stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with a business-friendly mindset and practical approach to risk.

California Bar membership preferred (or eligibility for California Registered In-House Counsel status).
Experience as a regional lead for Latin America matters is a plus.
Familiarity with budget tracking or expense management is a plus.
Experience working with and managing outside counsel on specific matters.
Knowledge of the video game industry is desirable.

Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in either our San Mateo or Los Angeles office
Requires international travel several times a year and domestic US as required for business meetings