About this role
The General Counsel’s Organization
The General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) of American Express is where great legal minds influence global business strategy. The GCO mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company’s promise of exceptional products and services.
U.S. Consumer Products Team
The U.S. Consumer Products team of the General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) is seeking a Manager & Counsel to support Consumer Lending, Pricing and Regulatory Initiatives. The position will work closely with business partners, legal professionals in the GCO, and stakeholders across the enterprise, to provide legal advice to the U.S. Consumer Lending Team.
Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree and J.D.
•Admission to practice law in New York in good standing
•4+ years of relevant work experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal environment
Preferred Qualifications:
•High-energy, self-starter with strong written and interpersonal communication skills
•Ability to gain credibility, manage expectations and generate buy-in through relationship building and communication
•Capacity to be agile and pivot appropriately when challenged with new information or evolving circumstances
•Ability to handle multiple workstreams simultaneously, take on new responsibilities and prioritize work in a dynamic, deadline intensive environment
•Work well in cross-functional team settings and have a keen eye for initiating and driving end to end process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity
•Capacity to operate independently and discern when matters require escalation
•Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to business teams and distill complex matters into clear, actionable advice
•Desire and ability to develop creative solutions to novel issues as they arise, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
•Familiarity with federal financial services regulations and regulatory environment
•Experience with consumer lending products