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Hasbro · 1 day ago

Senior Litigation Counsel

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$179K/yr - $268K/yr

8+ years exp

Hasbro is a company dedicated to entertaining and connecting generations of fans through storytelling and play. They are looking for an experienced Senior Litigation Counsel to manage a diverse litigation portfolio and support various teams across the organization, ensuring legal compliance while balancing business objectives.

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Responsibilities

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

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)

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

Select, retain, and manage outside counsel; ensure alignment on strategy, budget, performance, and outcomes

Drive efficiency and consistency in litigation management and 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

Qualification

Litigation managementIntellectual propertyRegulatory complianceOutside counsel managementJuris Doctor (JD)Analytical skillsCommunication skillsProcess improvementCollaborationEmotional intelligence

Required

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