Sr Attorney Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a senior in-house legal professional to advise marketing and brand teams on the full lifecycle of campaigns, from concept through execution. You will draft and negotiate a range of marketing-related agreements and partner with cross-functional teams on IP, privacy, and regulatory matters.

The role emphasizes proactive guidance, training, and leadership within the Legal function to balance business goals with risk management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Advise Marketing, Brand, Insights, Consumer Engagement, and Digital teams across the full lifecycle of marketing initiatives, from concept through execution.
• 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.

Skills

Advertising law

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

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.

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.

Minimum Education & Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department, with significant experience advising 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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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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