Clearance Paralegal

Job Description

Clearance Paralegal

San Mateo, CA

Sony PlayStation is seeking a talented Paralegal who wants to work on cutting-edge tech product development, marketing, IP, and entertainment issues as a member of the PlayStation Legal Clearance Team. This position supports the PlayStation video game products and services. PlayStation offers the opportunity to work in a technology company with an entertainment focus, in a casual environment that provides challenging legal issues. A good fit will love technology, cutting-edge legal issues and working closely with a team.

Responsibilities:
• Review video games in development to provide intellectual property clearance and confirm compliance with applicable regulations, company standards and industry standards
• Review packaging, digital store content and marketing materials to provide intellectual property clearance and confirm compliance with applicable advertising regulations, company standards and industry standards (such as ESRB Guidelines)
• Review marketing materials for PlayStation store, video game, and TV and video services
• Administer promotions including:
• Draft sweepstakes and contest rules
• Draft affidavits and releases
• Reviewing marketing creative for compliance with promotion laws, company standards and industry standards.
• Perform trademark clearance searches
• Review of marketing materials for PlayStation network services
• In consultation with Department attorneys/managers, provide advice to Marketing and Product Development groups on all of the above topics

Qualifications:
• At least 4 years Intellectual Property, Advertising, Promotions or Entertainment Law Experience in House or at a Law Firm
• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal experience
• Background in all or some of the following areas: Trademark, Copyright, Promotions, Privacy, Entertainment and Advertising Law
• Ability to multi-task and effectively assess priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Experience in entertainment industry a plus
• Experience with technology and video games a plus
• A sense of humor required

Desired qualifications:
• Spanish language skills a plus
• At least 6 years Intellectual Property, Advertising, Promotions or Entertainment Law Experience in House or at a Law Firm

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6v40d-3-133-12-172-42 in your application.