Senior General Counsel, Consumer Banking

KeyBank; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank seeks an experienced attorney and people leader to guide a team advising the Consumer Bank. The role provides legal advice across Retail Deposits, Non-Real Estate Lending, Collections, Marketing and Sweepstakes, and related functions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience, deep regulatory expertise, and the ability to manage competing priorities while fostering trust and accountability. Cleveland is the preferred location with flexibility for other options.

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum experience in consumer finance law.
• 7 years of attorney management experience leading a skilled legal team.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of banking industry and regulatory environment.
• Mastery in assigned support area and ability to collaborate across a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior level consultation on complex matters influencing business outcomes.
• Leverages law and business knowledge to design solutions with bottom-line impact.
• Provides proactive counsel aligning with line-of-business initiatives.
• Leads, coaches, and develops a high-performing legal team.
• Fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Legal leadership

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Team management

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KeyBank seeks an experienced attorney and people leader to guide a team advising the Consumer Bank. The role provides legal advice across Retail Deposits, Non-Real Estate Lending, Collections, Marketing and Sweepstakes, and related functions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience, deep regulatory expertise, and the ability to manage competing priorities while fostering trust and accountability. Cleveland is the preferred location with flexibility for other options.