Assistant General Counsel, Consumer Bank

About the role

KeyBank National Association is seeking an experienced attorney and people leader to guide a team advising areas of Key’s Consumer Bank. The role provides legal advice across Consumer Bank areas including Retail Deposits, Non-Real Estate Lending, Collections, Marketing and Sweepstakes, and related functions. The position partners with business leaders, risk colleagues, and a collaborative team of in-house attorneys and legal professionals. The preferred location is Cleveland, Ohio, or Buffalo, New York. The position is based at 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior level consultation on complex matters that influence business outcomes
• Leverages deep knowledge of the law and business to design solutions that drive bottom-line impact; develops problem solving skills in others
• Provides proactive counsel and advice that facilitates line of business/corporate initiatives
• Makes recommendations to lines of business including senior management and direct manager on how to respond to legal issues on proposed changes in laws and regulations
• Leads, coaches, and develops a high-performing legal team
• Promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team while helping attorneys manage competing priorities effectively
• Actively partners with outside counsel when needed
• Supports governance activities through management committee involvement
• Actively leads and supports employee engagement actions
• Fosters a kind, collegial, and respectful team culture