Senior Litigation Counsel

At Hasbro our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Were looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore experiment and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled highly creative and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come.

Do you excel at navigating complex legal issues and enjoy partnering across a dynamic creative global organization We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Litigation Counsel to join our Legal team. This highly visible role reports to the SVP Legal Corporate Compliance and Employment leads all aspects of a diverse litigation portfolio and helps safeguard the Company while supporting teams that bring beloved brands innovative products and entertainment experiences to life.

The Senior Attorney will handle a broad range of legal disputes including commercial IP employment product safety licensed-property privacy and regulatory matters. The Senior Attorney will collaborate closely with business teams and drive strategic practical solutions that balance legal risk with business objectives. This is an outstanding opportunity to combine legal acumen with creativity and influence and to make a meaningful impact at a company where storytelling innovation responsibility and fun are core to who we are!

Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location this position will be onsite Tuesday Thursday at Hasbros new HQ location in Boston the interim this position will be onsite Tuesday Thursday at Hasbros HQ in Pawtucket RI or at Hasbros temporary location in Boston MA.

A day in the life of a Senior Litigation Counsel:

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Oversee and manage an extensive litigation and pre-litigation portfolio including commercial contract disputes product liability intellectual property matters employment-related claims securities claims consumer class actions and licensed-property litigation.
• Develop and execute effective litigation strategies from demand through resolution arbitration trial or settlement.
• Manage e-discovery legal holds case assessments records retention policy reserves internal reports and updates to senior leadership.

Regulatory Compliance & Internal Investigations

• Provide support and strategic counsel on regulatory compliance product safety privacy advertising and consumer protection matters.
• Assist in internal investigations involving code-of-conduct issues product safety/quality events HR or workplace matters and potential compliance breaches.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions (e.g. CPSC FTC state AGs EU/UK regulators).

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Brand teams Product Development Licensing Digital Gaming Global Supply Chain Product Safety & Quality HR Compliance Finance and Communications to identify risks early and support business objectives.
• Provide clear practical guidance to help teams assess risks and make informed strategic decisions.

Outside Counsel Management

• Select retain and manage outside counsel; ensure alignment on strategy budget performance and outcomes.
• Drive efficiency and consistency in litigation management and reporting.

Process Governance & Reporting

• Build and enhance processes for efficient litigation management e-discovery compliance controls and legal operations.
• Prepare litigation reports risk assessments dashboards and executive-level updates including for senior management and Board committees.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing tools protocols and training.

What youll bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum 8 years of litigation experience ideally with a blend of top law firm and in-house experience.
• Demonstrated capability managing complex disputes involving commercial contracts product liability intellectual property employment consumer protection and licensed-property conflicts.
• Skilled at managing outside counsel budgets and strategy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable practical mentorship for non-lawyers.
• Excellent writing advocacy and communication skills including presenting to senior leadership.
• Outstanding judgment integrity discretion and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives prioritize in a fast-paced environment and think creatively to resolve nuanced issues.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build strong trusting relationships across teams.
• Proactive approach around process improvement legal operations and risk mitigation.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age marital status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

The base salary range for this position is $178600.00 to $268000.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience skills location and market conditions. Additionally employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!