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The General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) at American Express is seeking a Manager & Counsel to support the Regulatory, Banking, Prepaid, Privacy & Data Law Team within the Global Enterprise Services group.  The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day-to-day legal and strategic advice on key prudential bank regulatory issues of importance to American Express.  This position requires regularly navigating novel business and legal issues across a broad range of matters and working seamlessly with colleagues on a global basis.  It also provides the opportunity to contribute to a host of strategic projects and to collaborate with colleagues across business units and the GCO on significant enterprise initiatives.

Our mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company’s promise of exceptional products and services. Given the dynamic nature of the global payments industry and the valued partnership between our team and the business, we see it as imperative to attract and develop talented people by:

• Providing rich work experiences and opportunities for professional development;

• Recognizing and rewarding those who drive and deliver results; and

Respecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountability.  

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and partner with GCO, Treasury, and Government Affairs colleagues to develop advocacy strategies on U.S. prudential bank regulatory matters of importance to American Express;

• Support the American Express finance and treasury groups on the interpretation and implementation of new and revised capital and liquidity rules and related developments;

• Conduct legal research and provide legal and strategic advice on U.S. prudential bank regulatory issues;

• Provide legal support on matters related to depository organization management interlocks;

• Participate on a small team of seasoned attorneys, offering thought leadership for, and engagement on, cross-subject matter practice group issues and strategic projects;

• Collaborate with colleagues within the GCO and other groups; and

• Routinely engage directly with internal clients across the enterprise to ensure the most effective support and relevant expertise is applied to particular matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. with admission to practice law in New York or Washington, D.C.

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal environment

• Interest in developing a deep understanding of business needs and objectives with a close partnership with business clients

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with passion for generating creative and innovative solutions

• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively, in both written and oral format, and to synthesize complex issues

• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills and ability to work well in cross-functional team settings

• Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands while maintaining high attention to detail and meeting deadlines

• Ability to understand and integrate details of business / enterprise environment and priorities in applying legal and policy requirements

• Intellectually curious and self-motivated, high level of personal energy and commitment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on U.S. prudential (non-consumer) bank regulatory matters e.g., current and proposed capital and liquidity rules, Regulations Y and YY, brokered deposits and related matters

• Experience working with banks, payment networks, financial institutions

• Strong executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to build excellent relationships

• Willingness and flexibility to be a team player and take on new responsibilities and challenges

• Strong interest and/or experience in digital products and emerging technology

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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