Associate Counsel-Employment

KeyBankCleveland, OH
Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Active Ohio State Bar Admission
  • Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
  • Strong organization and planning skills, must manage multiple matters, track information, and prioritize time

Nice To Haves

  • 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.
  • Working knowledge of banking industry

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • Eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
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