Closing Date: 17th July, 2026

Description:

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