At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual based in Singapore to be part of a dynamic and driven team of lawyers in the General Counsel Office (“GCO”) responsible for supporting American Express businesses in Asia Pacific, primarily the Global Network Services (“GNS”) business.

A. ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deals and Strategy. Support major deals and business strategy initiatives with creative, proactive and business outcomes-focused advice, including licensing agreements, strategic alliances and partnerships, M&As and the structuring and negotiation of critical deals.
• Manage Business Contracts. Draft, review and negotiate business contracts for the company. Provide advice and assistance to management on standard agreements and terms and conditions of business or business processes.
• Support Business Development. Support new product development work and business initiatives, including digital & online products and functionalities. Review and advise on marketing and advertising initiatives and executions.
• Manage Regulatory Affairs. Monitor, analyse and advise on changes to legal requirements, including financial services and payments regulations, consumer protection, e-money, competition, data privacy and outsourcing laws.
• Manage Dispute Resolution. Advise and manage litigation, disputes and claims. Seek constructive, “win-win” solutions in the interests of upholding the American Express brand and shareholder value.
• General Provide general guidance and advice to management on legal entity governance, business structuring and all other legal and regulatory matters that arise in a Fortune 500 company.
• Reporting, Administrative and Other GCO activities.

B.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Strong academic credentials from a good law school and qualified lawyer in a Commonwealth jurisdiction. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years post-qualification experience in a top-tier law firm and/or large multi-national corporation. Prior in-house experience in payments, banking or multi-national corporation preferred.
• Ability to think commercially and provide practical advice to stakeholders.
• Extensive corporate and commercial contracts drafting/negotiating skills and express.
• Communication. First class oral and written communication skills, in particular, the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and concisely to non-specialists.
• Professional poise. Maintains grace under pressure and demonstrates the ability to impart discipline and calm to stressful situations. Holds their own in live discussions where differing views are expressed. A persuasive advocate who is not afraid to convey unwelcome messages yet lays out a path to practical solutions.
• A self-starter who takes ownership. Takes the initiative to learn independently rather than passively. Sees what needs to be done and then does it. Takes responsibility for understanding and solving problems.
• Energetic and practical application of legal skills and knowledge to business situations and problems.
• Build effective relationships and credibility throughout the company.
• Manage workload by careful prioritization and personal organization.
• Highly adaptable to changes and a fast-paced environment.
• Stay abreast of developments in critical legal areas: financial services and payments, consumer, privacy, anti-trust etc.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.