Senior Litigation Counsel

Hasbro•Pawtucket, RI

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.