Associate Counsel - Litigation

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January 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R-36741
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** 127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio
** JOB SUMMARY
** Key Bank National Association is seeking an experienced attorney to join Key Legal’s Litigation Section.  Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience and familiarity with defensive litigation; arbitration; mediation; case management; budgeting; subpoenas; electronic discovery; and other litigation-related skills.  Knowledge of Financial Services Law, Banking Law, Consumer and Commercial Law is preferred, but not required.

The location for this position is Cleveland, Ohio.  This is not a remote position.
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Management of defensive litigation and arbitration matters
* Retention, management and coordination of outside counsel, including budgets
* Coordinating and assisting with other Key Legal line of business support attorneys and clients
* Coordinating with, and updating, line of business clients related to litigation matters
* With some supervision and oversight, provides sound legal advice on routine matters
* Provide legal advice and support for all lines of business involved in defensive litigation
* Pursues an understanding of litigation, business and regulatory environment through experience and training opportunities
* Consults on more complex matters with supervision
* Possesses skills and experience in defensive litigation, class actions, and arbitrations
* Develops ability to anticipate client needs based on understanding of business and regulatory environment
* Proven comfort level/ experience collaborating with professionals and management
* Ability to influence others through growing business acumen and technical knowledge
* 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 as appropriate
* Working knowledge of banking industry
* Actively participates in other daily tasks of Key Legal as needed
* Knowledge and experience with Local, State and Federal Civil Rules of Procedure
** EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
*** Required - Bachelor’s Degree, Juris Doctor Degree, and Active Ohio State Bar Admission
** EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
** A minimum of 3 years relevant litigation experience required.  Demonstrated experience and familiarity with defensive litigation; arbitration; mediation; case management; budgeting; subpoenas; electronic discovery; and other litigation-related skills.  Knowledge of Financial Services Law, Banking Law, Consumer and Commercial Law is preferred, but not required.
** TACTICAL SKILLS
*** Demonstrated litigation-related experience in areas relevant to Key’s business, services and products
* Ability to work with a team, honor commitments, demonstrate open and honest communication, accept responsibility, and meet high ethical standards
* Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
* Strong organization and planning skills, must manage multiple matters, track information, and prioritize time
* 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#LI-BS2

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $94,000.00 - $ 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 subject to individual and company performance.

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