Senior Counsel, Litigation

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation with global operations spanning motion picture and television productionacquisitionanddistribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment productsexperiences servicesand technologies. SPEs Motion Picture Group includes Columbia Pictures Screen Gems TriStar Pictures 3000 Pictures Sony Pictures Animation Stage 6 Films AFFIRM Films Sony Pictures International Productions and Sony Pictures Classics. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens ofwholly ownedor joint-venture production companies around the world including Left BankPictures Bad WolfandEleven.

SPE isseekingan experienced and strategic lawyer to join our top-notch in-house litigation teamto help support these divisions. This role will manage a diverse docket of disputes worldwide relating to a leading entertainment company including our film television and streaming businesses. The Senior Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to internal business partners handle pre-litigation claims litigate and resolvecasesand collaborate with outside counsel while driving practical business-aligned litigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation and pre-litigation matters(both affirmative and defensive) in state and federal court arbitrationsand mediations including early case assessmentdefending/enforcing claims pleadingsmotion practice discoverydepositionstrial preparation settlement and appeal.

• Analyzeclaimsconductfact investigations andlegal researchformulatestrategy draft and edit letters pleadings briefs declarations discovery demandsresponsesand settlement agreementsassistthe e-discovery teamcollectand review documents.

• Superviseand partner closely with outside counsel;establishstrategy staffing and budget parameters.

• Provide adviceandcounselingonand handlelitigation relating tovarioussubjectsincluding:copyright trademarkunfair competitionandright of publicitydisputesdefamation and First Amendment claimscontract and production/distribution-related claimsconsumer privacy and class action claimsprofit participation and accounting disputespersonal injury casesenforcement of license feescommercial leasingmatters andthird-party subpoenas.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California strongly preferred).

• 8 years of complex civil litigation experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/orentertainment-relatedin-houselegal department.

• In-depth knowledge of the business and legal environment within the entertainment industry toeffectivelyrepresentthe company in legal proceedings.

• Familiarity with some orall ofthe subject areas above.

• Demonstratedability tomanageoutside counsel andcontrollitigation budgets.

• Strong strategic judgment and ability to balance legal risk with businessobjectives.

Personal Attributes

• Practicalsolutions-oriented mindset.

• Excellent business judgmentand ability to advisebusiness executives.

• Ability to work independentlyand collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to developnew areas of expertiseandintegratetechnological toolsas business needschange.

• Excellent verbal written research analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proactively handle multiple prioritiesand exceptional organizational multi-tasking timemanagement skills.

• High levelof professional and personal integrity. The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner.

• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with and earn the respect and trust of key stakeholders.

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