About the position

At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come. We have an opportunity for an Attorney to join our Global Brands and Product Technology Legal Team. This role suits a lawyer who has excellent judgment, collaborative instincts, and a sense of humor. They thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to help steward some of the world’s most iconic brands! In collaboration with senior legal and business leaders, the Attorney supports relationships with premier play and entertainment partners. They provide advice to global teams on product development, marketing, sales, concept acquisition, and technology-focused initiatives. The Attorney will handle a broad range of matters, including intellectual property, licensing, technology and digital agreements, artificial intelligence–related issues, advertising and promotions, social media, privacy, regulatory compliance, and contract interpretation. Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday –Thursday at Hasbro’s HQ in Pawtucket, RI or at Hasbro’s temporary location in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business partners on intellectual property, licensing, marketing and advertising, promotions, social and digital media, privacy, regulatory and compliance matters, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, and contract interpretation.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial, IP, and technology agreements, including IP licenses, technology and development agreements, AI-related agreements, concept and submission agreements, consulting and talent agreements, marketing and promotion agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Advise on legal risks related to AI tools, technology platforms, and data-enabled products, including IP ownership, data usage and training, privacy, regulatory compliance, vendor relationships, and responsible AI adoption.
• Provide legal guidance across product development, packaging, and advertising and marketing materials on television, print, digital, and social platforms, including contests, sweepstakes, and consumer promotions.
• Partner with senior management and cross-functional teams to assess risk, set priorities, anticipate issues, and enable efficient, innovative, and compliant business solutions.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school, active bar membership in good standing, and 4–8 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating intellectual property, commercial, and technology-related agreements.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-enabled tools and advising on AI and emerging technology issues, including risk assessment and clear communication to business partners.
• Solid understanding of intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, and rights of publicity), with working knowledge of digital, technology, data, and privacy issues.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment, with curiosity and flexibility to learn new technologies and contribute to team knowledge-sharing.

Nice-to-haves

• Patent licensing experience is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!