Senior Counsel, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. - M&A Advisory and Capital Markets

Location: 127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio Job Summary The Senior Counsel serves as a crucial legal advisor to KeyCorp's Institutional Bank, including KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., primarily in connection with M&A advisory engagements and capital markets transactions. This role operates within Key Legal and partners closely with business, risk, compliance, and control functions to facilitate transactions in a highly regulated financial services environment. The position requires sound legal judgment, strong transactional execution skills, and the ability to balance business objectives with regulatory and risk management considerations. Key Accountabilities - Serve as a primary legal adviser for investment banking deal teams and senior business stakeholders - Directly counsel senior KBCM business leaders on a broad range of corporate and finance transactions including: - M&A advisory engagements - Capital markets transactions involving equity and debt issuances and related securities - Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation, including: - M&A engagement letters - Capital markets underwriting agreements - Advise business partners on transaction structuring - Own legal risk positioning for M&A and capital markets businesses, including advising on regulatory, reputational and conflicts-of-interest considerations, in alignment with Key's enterprise risk appetite and industry standards - Deep familiarity with, and proficiency in, 1933 and 1934 Act requirements and FINRA rules - Manage and oversee external counsel and internal partners (including Risk, Compliance, and Business Units) to support timely execution of engagement and transaction documentation while maintaining appropriate risk discipline - Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments impacting investment banking and securities activities Required Qualifications - Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school - Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction - 5+ years of relevant transactional legal experience, including experience at a national or large regional law firm - Demonstrated experience with: - Corporate and M&A transactions - Capital markets transactions - Credit agreements and related loan documentation Required Qualifications - Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school - Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction - 5+ years of relevant transactional legal experience, including experience at a national or large regional law firm - Demonstrated experience with: - Corporate and M&A transactions - Capital markets transactions - Credit agreements and related loan documentation - Strong drafting, negotiation, and issuespotting capabilities - Ability to manage multiple matters concurrently with appropriate judgment and prioritization - Business Acumen: Apply legal analysis in a commercial context to support business objectives - Ability to partner as a legal advisor with cross-functional investment banking deal teams - Risk Management Mindset: Identify and escalate legal and regulatory risks appropriately - Communication: Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing - Collaboration: Work effectively with business and risk partners, as well as legal colleagues - Execution Excellence: Demonstrate attention to detail, responsiveness, and followthrough - Adaptability: Operate effectively in a fastpaced, regulated environment Preferred Qualifications General familiarity with banking and brokerdealer regulatory frameworks Prior experience in an inhouse