Employment Counsel EMEA

Why PlayStation

PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5 PlayStation4 PlayStationVR PlayStationPlus 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 whollyowned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced legal counsel to join our EMEA Employment legal team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of postqualification experience in UK law experience in at least one or more other EMEA jurisdiction and a proven track record of supporting EMEA and working on crossjurisdictional EMEA projects. You will report into the Senior Corporate Counsel Employment EMEA.

The legal team at PlayStation is a lively and dynamic environment where creativity and collaboration are key. We value personalities that bring energy and enthusiasm to the table making our workplace anything but stuffy.

What youll be doing:

• Advise and provide legal counsel to Employee Relations HR Business Partners and business leaders across EMEA and within our PlayStation Studios (where we make the all the cool games) on a wide range of employmentrelated matters including change management projects compliance with local labour laws across EMEA outsourcings harmonisation exercises and reorganisations.
• Manage litigation and prelitigation matters directly with outside counsel including attending and representing PlayStation at employment tribunals as needed. Engage with the business to manage prelitigation matters settlement negotiations and similar activities.
• Partner with HRBPs and Employee Relations on daytoday matters and offer expert advice on various aspects of employment law such as workplace investigations employee compensation employee mobility and performance management/terminations.
• Create crossfunctional resources to educate stakeholders and expand the employment legal team documentation.
• Identify opportunities for new or improved systems and playbooks and drive change.
• Support the review and development of employment legaltype training including antiharassment training and manager training.
• Update internal policies practices training and documents to comply with regulatory requirements and PlayStation practices

Qualifications:

• LLB or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years postqualification experience in employment law in a top tier law firm and/or inhouse legal department of a company supporting business needs across EMEA.
• Qualified lawyer in the UK with experience in at least one other or more EMEA jurisdictions.

What we are looking for:

• Employment experience in Europe particularly in Netherlands Germany France and other parts of Europe.
• Proven business partnering and relationshipbuilding capabilities.
• Good sense of humour because we believe that work should be fun and a great personality makes all the difference
• Ability to work independently without regular oversight and enjoys working on challenging issues and owning those issues
• Experience handling highpriority sensitive matters with executivelevel stakeholders requiring utmost discretion
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategy and manage the of tasks
• Experience in collaborating with crossfunctional stakeholders whilst delivering a project
• Ability to swiftly navigate and make decisions in an environment characterised by uncertainty and constant change
• Comfortable making decisions quickly in an environment of ambiguity and frequent change.
• Willingness to learn about employment law in new jurisdictions within EMEA
• Legal and business judgment with the ability to evaluate and communicate risks to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts in a simple and easy way for the business to understand.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• London Allowance (if applicable)
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Caf
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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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.

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