Sr Attorney Growth

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Sr Attorney Growth to advise across the Marketing and Brand teams on the full lifecycle of marketing initiatives, from concept through execution. This role focuses on advertising, product claims, promotions, sponsorships, and influencer collaborations, with strong emphasis on contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of legal experience, JD from an accredited school, and in-house exposure to consumer brands.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience in law firm or corporate setting.
• Experience advising on advertising, marketing, promotions, and commercial transactions.
• In-house experience advising marketing/brand organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise Marketing, Brand, Insights, Consumer Engagement, and Digital teams from concept to execution.
• Review and counsel on advertising, packaging, product claims, promotions, sweepstakes, sponsorships, influencer marketing, and e-commerce.

Skills

Advertising law

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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Sr Attorney Growth

Posted Date: Aug 3, 2026

Requisition Number: 129575

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.

At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us tooperatewith speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

What will you do?

• Advise Marketing, Brand, Insights, Consumer Engagement, and Digital teams across the full lifecycle of marketing initiatives, from concept through execution.
• Review and counsel on advertising, packaging, product claims, promotions, sweepstakes, contests, influencer marketing, social media, e-commerce, consumer activations, and emerging marketing tools.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agency, sponsorship, influencer, licensing, talent, and other marketing-related agreements.
• Partner with cross-functional legal and business teams on intellectual property, privacy, regulatory, compliance, litigation, communications, and reputational risk matters.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, develop practical guidance and training, and support strategic initiatives that enable responsible growth.
• Model collaborative leadership within the Legal function while providing solutions that balance business objectives, brand stewardship, and risk management.
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department, withsignificant experienceadvising on advertising, marketing, promotions, and commercial transactions. Experience supporting consumer-facing businesses or consumer packaged goods companies is preferred. In-house experience supporting marketing and brand organizations is strongly preferred.
• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S.jurisdiction.

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health

Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match

Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable

Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

Benefits may vary based onrole, location, and eligibility.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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