Associate Counsel-Employment at 0100 KeyBank National Association — Cleveland, OH

Location:

127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

JOB SUMMARY

KeyBank National Association is seeking an experienced attorney to join Key Legal’s Employment Law Section. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience and familiarity with ERISA retirement and health & welfare plans, cafeteria plans, executive compensation arrangements, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, and agency audits. Knowledge of Financial Services Law, incentive compensation, wage and hour laws, minimum wage laws, employment litigation, and other employment federal/state laws is preferred, but not required.

The location for this position is Cleveland, Ohio. This is not a remote position. In office attendance is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide comprehensive legal support and advice regarding Key’s benefits and compensation arrangements
• Perform due diligence and provide other legal support as needed in connection with corporate transactions
• Assist with governance of ERISA plan design and fiduciary requirements
• Assist with internal and regulatory audits of compensation and benefits plans, programs and policies
• Continual development of proficiency with laws and regulations impacting employee benefits and compensation
• Drafting various legal documents related to compensation, benefits and employment generally
• Assist with legal counseling on various employment matters
• Assist with management of employment charges, lawsuits and arbitrations
• Retention, management and coordination of outside counsel, including budgets
• Coordinating and assisting with other Key Legal line of business support attorneys and clients
• Pursues an understanding of business, regulatory environment and employment laws and regulations through experience and training opportunities
• Consults on more complex matters with supervision
• Develops ability to anticipate client needs based on understanding of business and regulatory environment
• Proactively escalates issues within Key Legal as appropriate
• Actively participates in other daily tasks of Key Legal as needed

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required - Bachelor’s Degree, Juris Doctor Degree, and Active Ohio State Bar Admission

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience and familiarity with ERISA retirement and health & welfare plans, cafeteria plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, and agency audits. Knowledge of Financial Services Law, executive compensation, incentive compensation, wage and hour laws, minimum wage laws, employment litigation, and other employment federal/state laws is preferred, but not required.

TACTICAL SKILLS

• Ability to collaborate with other employment law team mates to provide comprehensive support to the human resources function of a large, publicly traded financial institution
• Demonstrated experience in areas relevant to compensation and benefits arrangements
• Proven comfort level/ experience collaborating with professionals and management
• Ability to think creatively and offer solutions to complex legal issues
• Ability to influence others through growing business acumen and technical knowledge
• Working knowledge of banking industry
• Ability to honor commitments, accept responsibility, demonstrate open and honest communication, respect the perspectives of others, and meet high ethical standards
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong organization and planning skills, must manage multiple matters, track information, and prioritze time
• Willingness to learn new areas of the law, acquire new skills, and take on additional and/or new responsibilities as needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and on multiple and varied projects simultaneously

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Job Posting Expiration Date: 08/01/2026

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