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Director & Counsel – Global Employment Law Group

The Global Employment Law Group in the General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) is seeking a Director & Counsel to provide advice and counsel on employment law matters within the United States and Canada. The position will work closely with Amex’s Colleague Experience Group (HR), business partners, legal professionals in the GCO, as well as stakeholders across the enterprise, to provide thought leadership and day-to-day support on a diverse array of employment law issues.

Role & Responsibilities:

Advise and support American Express Colleague Experience Group (HR) and business partners on employment law issues, policies, communications, and procedures. Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives and special projects underpinning American Express’s colleague experience strategy. Oversee and/or manage employment litigations and arbitrations, employment-related government investigations and agency charges. Review and provide advice related to company communications, policies, and procedures from an employment law perspective. Draft employment related documents (e.g., releases, agreements). Form strong partnerships with colleagues across the GCO, Colleague Experience Group, Global Risk and Compliance, Internal Audit, Privacy and business units to mitigate legal, operational, regulatory and reputational risks. Maintain and develop subject matter expertise on employment-related laws and regulations. Collaborate across General Counsel’s Organization and the Colleague Experience Group to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from an accredited law school. Qualified to practice law in the New York in good standing. 8+ years of relevant employment law experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal environment. Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal skills. High level of professionalism and confidentiality, with a commitment to ethical conduct. Must have the ability to work independently. Must possess excellent writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting a major financial institution, either as in-house counsel or as outside counsel for a significant client. Litigation and arbitration experience preferred. Experience supporting clients with employees in other markets, including Canada. Knowledge of the latest best practices and principles related to governance of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI in the employment space. Experience providing advice related to benefits and executive compensation. Ability to handle multiple workstreams simultaneously, take on new responsibilities and prioritize work in a dynamic, deadline intensive environment. Ability to act as a trusted advisor to business teams. Ability to build relationships and partner with others to drive results. Ability to pivot appropriately when presented with new information or evolving circumstances.

Additional Details

Location: 200 Vesey St, New York, NY 10285 Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid Travel: Occasional

Salary Range: $170,000.00 to $255,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + 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.

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