Manager & Counsel
You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back. With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways.
When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally. At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success.
Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong. Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.
How will you make an impact in this role. Where great legal minds influence global business strategy. 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. Respecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountability.
Role & Responsibilities: Help propel your team and its business partners to success. The position will work closely with Canada business clients and collaborate with other legal professionals in the General Counsel's Organization (GCO) to provide legal advice and guidance on marketing initiatives, regulatory matters and strategic relationships. This position will support multiple lines of business, but the primary focus will be in support of the International Card Services (ICS) business unit, supporting consumer card and non-card products and related initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications: LLB or JD Degree. Qualified to practice law in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Relevant legal experience in-house or at a law firm.
At least 3-5 years relevant experience. Preferred qualifications: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of the legal field and its intersection with business.
Strong transactional experience and demonstrated capacity to manage strategic negotiations. Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively, in both written and oral format. Ability to build relationships and partner with others to drive results.
Self-motivated, high level of personal energy and commitment. An ability to prioritize among competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership skills and strong customer focus.
This role may be subject to additional background verification checks. 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 Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 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 American Express is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in which all people who apply for positions or who work for or on behalf of Amex are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal treatment with respect to employment, regardless of that person's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, colour, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, family status, pregnancy, disability, record of offences, social condition or origin, political beliefs, association or activity or other factors prohibited under applicable Human Rights legislation (the "Prohibited Grounds"). If you have a disability and need accommodation, please speak with the Recruiter for more information. Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
