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.

Manager & Counsel – Membership Rewards® Program

The U.S. Consumer Services team of the General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) is seeking a Manager & Counsel to support the Membership Rewards® program, the premier loyalty program of American Express. The position will work closely with business partners, legal professionals in the GCO, and stakeholders across the enterprise, to draft and negotiate agreements as well as provide support on diverse array of matters related to the program.

Role & Responsibilities:

Participate as part of a team of seasoned attorneys serving as the primary business lawyers and strategic advisors for the American Express Membership Rewards® program Provide legal advice and strategic support to business clients responsible for the Membership Rewards® program on a wide range of matters, including business development initiatives, strategic negotiations, new product development, issue resolution, customer marketing and customer communications Support contract drafting and negotiations for a broad range of agreements with varying complexity, including commercial contracts with major airlines, hotels, and retailers. Partner with the marketing organization to enhance engagement and approval processes, and to review and approve marketing materials, terms and other disclosures Partner with Line of Business Compliance, Privacy, Information Security, Global Marketing and Control Management teams to drive business results Provide strategic counsel to business clients on ad hoc issues that arise during day-to-day operations Support the business in navigating an increasingly complex and evolving regulatory landscape, focused specifically on offers, benefits, and rewards Participate as part of a team of seasoned attorneys and legal managers providing support for ad-hoc special projects underpinning American Express’s broader US benefit and loyalty strategy Collaborate across the General Counsel’s Organization to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Admission to practice law in New York in good standing. 3+ 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 digestible communications and frameworks Desire and ability to develop creative solutions to novel issues as they arise, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies Experience in a highly regulated product and/or transaction-oriented role

 

Additional Details

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

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.

US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters to access the three posters.

*Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as American Express will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.