Legal Director

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.

■職務内容 

本ポジションは、日本におけるPlayStation本体および周辺機器の設計・開発部門、ソフトウェア開発部門、プロキュアメント部門、R&D部門などのビジネスチームを法務面から支援するチームを統括する役割です。 
主に日本のビジネス部門をサポートしますが、他リージョンの法務部門やビジネスチームとも連携・調整も行います。 

事業の成長に合わせて柔軟に対応し、ビジネスに深く根ざし、影響力のある法務機能を構築できる、プロアクティブかつソリューション志向のリーダーを求めています。 
また、実務対応を担うプレイヤーとしての役割に加え、マネージャーとしてチームメンバーのマネジメントおよび日本法務部門の運営にも積極的に関与していただきます。 

【主な業務内容】 

• 日本における以下のビジネス部門を中心に、法的側面からサポートを行います。 
  契約書（英文・和文）の作成・レビュー・交渉、法的リスクアセスメント、リーガルアドバイスの提供を含みます。 

• PlayStation本体および周辺機器に使用される半導体など主要部品の開発、および製品の設計・開発部門 

• プロキュアメント部門（調達／購買） 

• ソフトウェア開発部門 

• R&D部門 

• 情報セキュリティ・IT関連部門 等 

• 他の法務チームと連携した地政学リスク対応 

• 経営層および開発リーダーへの法的助言・意思決定支援 

• チームメンバーの育成、パフォーマンスマネジメント、組織開発 

■求められる実務経験・スキル・人物像 

【必須要件（MUST）】 

• 法務実務経験（企業法務経験必須、15年以上） 

• 和英両言語での契約書作成・審査・交渉経験（欧米大手企業との英文契約の直接交渉経験を含む） 

• 製品・サービス・事業企画における法的リスク分析および意思決定支援の経験 

• グローバル環境でのクロスファンクショナルプロジェクト推進経験 

【歓迎（WANT）】 

• テクノロジー業界での法務経験 

• 日本または他国の弁護士資格 

• 海外勤務または留学経験 

• 多国籍チームのマネジメント経験 

■求められる人物像 

• 複雑な課題やプロセスを整理・簡素化し、社内外に影響力を発揮できる方 

• グローバルな視点で地域や分野を超えたソリューションを提供できる戦略的思考力を有する方 

• 卓越した対人スキル・コミュニケーション能力を持ち、経営層を含む多様なステークホルダーと信頼関係を築ける方 

• 法的判断力に加え、実務的なビジネス判断力・分析力・リーダーシップ・マネジメント能力を兼ね備えた方 

• 変化の激しい環境下でも冷静かつ透明性の高い判断を下せる方 

• チームの成長を促し、知識共有と学習文化を推進できる方 

• PlayStationブランドおよびエンターテインメント業界への関心と情熱をお持ちの方 

■語学力 / Language Skills 

• 英語：ビジネスレベル以上（契約交渉、経営層との会議、グローバルミーティングでのリードが可能な方） 

• 日本語：ネイティブまたは同等レベル（日本語能力試験N1以上） 

■組織・チーム紹介 

本ポジションは、ソニーグループにおいてハードウェア、ソフトウェア、コンテンツ、ネットワークサービスなど多岐にわたるPlayStationビジネスを展開する株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント（SIE）の法務部門 東京チームに所属します。 

SIE法務部門はグローバルで約180名、東京チームには約35名が在籍。多様なバックグラウンドを持つメンバーが互いを尊重しながら、地域や部門を超えて協働し、グローバル規模での法務戦略を推進しています。 

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。本ポジションは、ソニーグループにおけるPlayStationビジネスを担うSIEの法務・知財・コンプライアンス部門の東京チームに所属します。 

Legal Director, Hardware Engineering, Procurement, Software Development Engineering and R&D

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking an experienced and strategic legal leader to oversee legal support for the Hardware Engineering, Procurement, Software Development Engineering, and R&D organizations in Japan.
As Legal Director, Hardware Engineering, Procurement, Software Development Engineering and R&D, you will lead a team responsible for providing comprehensive legal guidance to key business divisions, including product design and development, component procurement, software engineering, and research and development.
While this position primarily supports business units in Japan, it will also require close collaboration and alignment with legal and business teams across other regions.

We are seeking a proactive, solution-oriented leader who can build an influential legal function deeply integrated with the business, adapt to evolving needs, and foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture. In addition to providing hands-on legal support as an individual contributor, this position will also take on managerial responsibilities for its own team and expected to act as the leader of the broader Japan Legal, Public Policy and ESG Department.

Responsibilities:
• Provide legal support for the following business areas in Japan, including contract drafting, review, negotiation (both in English and Japanese), legal risk assessment, and strategic legal advice:
 – Hardware design and development teams, including semiconductor and key component development for PlayStation consoles and peripherals
 – Procurement and purchasing departments
 – Software development teams
 – R&D organizations
 – Information security and IT-related functions
• Partner with other regional legal teams to assess and address geopolitical and regulatory risks
• Provide legal counsel and decision-making support to senior management and engineering leaders
• Lead, mentor, and develop legal team members, including performance management and organizational development
• Collaborate with business leaders to align legal strategies with business goals and enable innovation

Minimum Qualifications:
• At least 15 years of corporate legal experience, including in-house counsel experience at a global company
• Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in both Japanese and English, including direct negotiation with major international companies
• Proven experience providing legal risk analysis and decision-making support for products, services, and business initiatives
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects in a global environment

Preferred Qualifications:
• Legal experience in the technology industry
• Licensed attorney in Japan or another jurisdiction
• Overseas work or study experience
• Experience managing or mentoring multinational teams

The Ideal Candidate:
• Able to simplify complex challenges and processes while exercising strong influence across the organization
• Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver cross-regional and cross-functional solutions in a global business environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building trusted relationships with senior executives and diverse stakeholders
• Combines legal judgment with practical business acumen, analytical skills, leadership, and people management capability
• Demonstrates sound, transparent decision-making in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Committed to developing team talent, fostering knowledge sharing, and building a culture of continuous learning
• Passionate about the PlayStation brand, technology, and the entertainment industry

Language Requirements:
• English: Business level or higher (able to lead contract negotiations, executive discussions, and global meetings)
• Japanese: Native or equivalent proficiency (JLPT N1 or higher)

About the Team:
This position is part of the Japan Legal Team within Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), which drives the PlayStation business across hardware, software, content, and network services as part of the Sony Group.
SIE’s global Legal organization consists of approximately 180 members, with about 35 based in Tokyo.
The Tokyo Legal Team works in close collaboration with colleagues across regions and business units, leveraging diverse expertise to advance SIE’s global legal strategy.

The team embraces a hybrid work model, combining office presence in Shinagawa with flexible remote work, enabling members to engage in international projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
This position is part of the broader SIE Legal, Public Policy & ESG Department supporting PlayStation’s global business operations.

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.