Associate Counsel-Employment

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
• Aid with governance of ERISA plan design and fiduciary requirements
• Aid with internal and regulatory audits of compensation and benefits plans, programs and policies
• Continually develop proficiency with laws and regulations impacting employee benefits and compensation
• Draft various legal documents related to compensation, benefits and employment generally
• Aid with legal counseling on various employment matters
• Aid with management of employment charges, lawsuits and arbitrations
• Retention, management and coordination of outside counsel, including budgets
• Coordinate and assist with other Key Legal line of business support attorneys and clients
• Pursue an understanding of business, regulatory environment and employment laws and regulations through experience and training opportunities
• Develop ability to anticipate client needs based on understanding of business and regulatory environment
• Proactively escalate issues within Key Legal as appropriate
• Actively participate in other daily tasks of Key Legal as needed

Education Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree, Juris Doctor Degree, and Active Ohio State Bar Admission
• Preferred: 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.

Tactical Skills

• Collaborate with other employment law team mates to provide comprehensive support to the human resources function of a large, publicly traded financial institution
• Experience in areas relevant to compensation and benefits arrangements
• Comfortable collaborating with professionals and management
• Comfortable thinking creatively and offering solutions to complex legal issues
• Ability to influence others through growing business acumen and technical knowledge
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and on multiple and varied projects simultaneously

Compensation And Benefits

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.