Senior Counsel, M&A & Capital Markets Advisory

KeyBank; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank seeks an experienced Senior Counsel to serve as the primary legal adviser to Institutional Bank teams, including KBCM, focusing on M&A advisory engagements and capital markets transactions.

You will partner with risk, compliance, and business units to facilitate transactions in a highly regulated environment, balancing business objectives with regulatory and risk considerations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of transactional legal experience, including corporate and M&A.
• Experience with capital markets transactions and loan documentation.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and issues-spotting abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters concurrently with sound prioritization.
• Business acumen and ability to advise cross-functionally in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal adviser for investment banking deal teams and senior stakeholders.
• Counsel on a broad range of corporate and finance transactions including M&A and capital markets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate engagement letters, underwriting agreements, and related docs.
• Advise on transaction structuring and regulatory considerations.
• Manage external counsel and internal partners to ensure timely execution and risk discipline.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting investment banking and securities activities.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Bar admission (US)

5+ years transactional experience

Corporate & M&A

Capital markets

Drafting & negotiation

Regulatory risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

KeyBank seeks an experienced Senior Counsel to serve as the primary legal adviser to Institutional Bank teams, including KBCM, focusing on M&A advisory engagements and capital markets transactions.

You will partner with risk, compliance, and business units to facilitate transactions in a highly regulated environment, balancing business objectives with regulatory and risk considerations.