About this role
Senior Attorney, Global Litigation
What will you do?
- Support the development and execution of global litigation strategy aligned with business objectives and company values.
- Manage litigation matters including consumer protection class actions, intellectual property disputes, commercial litigation, employment matters, government investigations, and insured claims.
- Retain and oversee outside counsel, experts, and vendors.
- Conduct investigations, witness interviews, and early case assessments.
- Lead discovery efforts, including e-discovery, document review, witness preparation, and depositions.
- Draft and review pleadings, briefs, legal memoranda, and related correspondence.
- Manage litigation budgets and outside counsel spend.
- Provide practical and strategic legal advice on litigation risk and regulatory matters.
- Support dispute resolution through negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Monitor emerging legal developments and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to address legal issues and business priorities.
- Manage third-party subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and government investigations.
- Mentor legal support staff and help deliver legal training across the organization.
- Prepare materials for senior leadership and Board-level discussions.
Minimum Education & Requirements
Experience
- At least 7 years of relevant legal experience, preferably combining law firm and in-house experience with a multinational or publicly traded company.
- Experience defending class actions and complex commercial litigation; successful trial experience is preferred.
- Experience managing extensive electronic discovery, outside counsel, litigation budgets, and cross-functional projects.
- Experience representing food, consumer packaged goods, or similarly regulated companies is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical, strategic legal advice in complex litigation and an evolving regulatory environment.
- Strong legal writing, contract drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to develop creative solutions to complex legal and business challenges.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Education
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Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
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Active bar membership in good standing.
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Benefits & Perks
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At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.
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Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
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Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
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Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
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Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility
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Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.