Director & Counsel

1 week ago

New York, New York, United States Amex Full time

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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.

General Counsel's Organization:

Where great legal minds influence global business strategy.


As a member of the Global Technology, Cybersecurity, Procurement and Real Estate Group of the General Counsel's Organization, the Director and Counsel will provide legal support to technology, business and legal colleagues related to structuring, negotiating and drafting a variety of software-as-a-service, software licensing, IT services, outsourcing, and hardware procurement agreements.


Role & Responsibilities:

Collaborate with business clients across the enterprise on a variety of technology-related projects and initiatives.

  • Provide legal support to American Express Technology and other business units procuring technology solutions
  • Structure, negotiate and draft a variety of softwareasaservice, software licensing, hardware procurement, and IT services agreements
  • Update and maintain IT agreement templates and draft associated toolkits
  • Provide policy and general advice to the company on technologyrelated matters

Minimum Qualifications:

  • J.D. with admission to practice law in the United States; admission to the New York Bar in good standing or eligibility to do so is preferred
  • 7+ years of work experience involving technology transactions in a law firm and/or inhouse corporate legal environment, ideally in a "technology transactions," "IP transactions" or equivalent practice group
  • Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of softwareasaservice, software license, outsourcing, and IT service agreements
  • Experience negotiating with large Tech service providers such as Microsoft, AWS, GCP, and Salesforce preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively
  • Demonstrated experience in gaining credibility, managing expectations, and developing strong working relationships with legal colleagues and clients
  • Experience working with technology or financial services companies
  • Independent, capable of handling multiple assignments simultaneously

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 wellbeing 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 onsite 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.

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

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