Sr Attorney Litigation

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Career development & internal mobility

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Senior Attorney, Global Litigation, to protect and advance Hershey's business by managing a broad range of litigation matters and providing strategic counsel across the organization. This role partners with Legal, Marketing, Innovation, Regulatory, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Communications, and business leaders to proactively manage risk and support business objectives.

With at least 8 years of experience, the ideal candidate will oversee outside counsel,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant legal experience in multinational or public company settings.
• Experience defending class actions and complex commercial litigation.
• Strong ability to provide practical, strategic legal advice.
• Experience managing electronic discovery and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global litigation strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage litigation matters including consumer protection, IP, employment, government investigations, and insured claims.
• Retain and oversee outside counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Conduct investigations, witness interviews, and early case assessments.
• Lead discovery – e-discovery, document review, witness prep, and depositions.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, legal memoranda, and related correspondence.
• Mentor legal support staff and deliver legal training across the organization.

Skills

Legal writing

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Litigation strategy

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

E-discovery platforms

Job description

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Sr Attorney Litigation

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.

Location

Hershey, PA

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 to operate with 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.

How will you fit into the big picture?

The Senior Attorney, Global Litigation plays a critical role in protecting and advancing Hershey's business by managing a broad range of litigation matters and providing strategic legal counsel across the organization. This position partners closely with teams across Legal, Marketing, Innovation, Regulatory, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Communications, and business leaders to proactively manage legal risk, navigate complex disputes, and support business objectives. Working at Hershey offers the opportunity to make an impact within an iconic global company while helping shape the future of some of the world's most beloved brands.

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.

Experience:

• At least 8 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:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

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 on role, 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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