At Hasbro, we are looking for people who want to explore, experiment, innovate and create. We’re changing the face of play and entertainment and looking for dreamers, doers, thinkers and creators to come up with the best ideas. Our culture of Community, Passion, Integrity and Creativity has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative and highly committed individuals for 90+ years and we believe the best is yet to come.

As the pace of innovation accelerates Hasbro needs a Legal team that looks to the future with the mission to advance and guide Hasbro’s business through creative, business-minded counsel. Hasbro attorneys, paralegals and other legal specialists provide inventive approaches and superior counsel to Hasbro’s global business.

Position Summary

We are looking for an attorney with 1 to 4 years of experience to provide support for Hasbro's Global Brands and Design and Development business teams. In the role as  Attorney on the Global Brand Legal Team, you will be responsible for counseling clients on a broad range of legal issues, including intellectual property, licensing, marketing, advertising, promotions, social media, digital rights, and contracts. This role works closely with Legal, Design, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and other partners across the company.

You should possess a business-minded and client-friendly approach to providing legal services and be willing to explore creative and pragmatic problem-solving approaches. You care about fostering a collaborative environment and act with a team-first mindset. You show a willingness to learn new technologies and keep current with an evolving legal landscape.  

A Day in the Life of an Attorney, Global Brand Legal Team

• Manage the day-to-day legal issues of assigned brands providing business-minded counsel to identify, assess and communicate risks
• Review and advise on product packaging, advertising and marketing materials, including television commercials, digital media campaigns, contests, sweepstakes, and other promotions
• Draft and negotiate agreements, including licenses, services and vendor agreements, consulting and development agreements, and influencer agreements
• Facilitate internal policy creation and implementation
• Provide client education and training on relevant legal issues
• Work directly with, and communicate legal issues succinctly to, senior executives, and anticipate follow-up needs
• Work with key clients to identify and further business strategies in transactions
• Contribute to company’s overall mission to provide solutions that streamline and accelerate the entire legal process by assisting in legal operations initiatives related to process improvement, training and communication, and benchmarking

What You’ll Bring

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and state bar membership in good standing required
• One to four years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house law department preferred
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements especially license agreements plus
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Strong client relations skills, business sense, and the ability to make practical evaluations of risk
• Understanding of intellectual property, especially copyright and trademark
• Ability to work effectively with team members from different disciplines and to interact well with members of senior management
• Flexibility and willingness to independently navigate areas of unfamiliarity
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize substantial and diverse workload and complete tasks within deadlines
• Comfort with a collaborative, dynamic, and creative environment is essential