Job Abstract

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This position is on the Regulatory and Political Activity team and the attorney will provide legal advice and support enterprise-wide with a particular focus on bank regulatory and supervisory matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Advising lines of business and other KeyBank functions on banking laws, regulations, and requirements applicable to National Banks and Bank Holding Companies, including Regulations D, K, W, Y, and YY, the Volcker Rule, lending limits, capital rules, liquidity rules, and resolution planning.
• Preparing and advising on regulatory filings and submissions, including licensing filings and supervisory responses.
• Providing regulatory advice for new initiatives, product development, corporate strategic investments or partnerships, capital market transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Providing legal guidance to regulatory reporting function and otherwise assisting with regulatory reports as needed.
• Collaborating with compliance and risk partners to advise on laws and regulations.
• Advising on prudential banking matters and on supervisory matters as appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining strong collaborative and collegial relationships with clients and Law Group colleagues.
• Staying informed of relevant legislation and rulemaking by the Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, and other regulators.
• Providing legal updates to clients regarding areas of expertise as appropriate.
• Coordinating with outside counsel.
• With some supervision and oversight, provides sound legal advice on routine matters.
• Consults on more complex matters with supervision.
• Develops ability to anticipate client needs based on understanding of business and regulatory environment.
• Proven comfort level/ experience collaborating with professionals and mid-level management.
• Adept in performing legal research; leverages the right resources to develop solutions that balance meeting the needs of the business and mitigating risk to Key.
• Proactively escalates issues within Key Legal.
• Actively participates in other daily tasks of the legal team as needed.

Professional Qualifications

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.

Active license to practice law in one or more appropriate jurisdictions required.

3+ years of relevant, progressive experience as a practicing lawyer, with experience focusing on banking laws and regulations strongly preferred.

Understanding of the regulatory framework for a larger regional financial services institution required.

Demonstrated ability to perform each essential function with skill, efficiency, and practicality. 

Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships within a large organization.

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.

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category.

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