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The Corporate Securities Team of the General Counsel’s Organization is seeking a Vice President & Senior Counsel to advise on corporate securities and corporate governance matters and lead the implementation of new disclosure requirements.

Here’s just some of what you will do in this role:

• Provide legal counsel and strategic support on a wide range of disclosure issues and corporate transactions
• Monitor, review and advise colleagues worldwide on key policy and regulatory issues and evolving disclosure trends
• Engage in strategic projects, such as the implementation of new climate-related rules in the United States and international jurisdictions
• Advise on corporate governance matters and disclosure control process enhancements
• Proactively protect the brand and reputation of American Express through legal advice and guidance regarding company disclosures and securities law compliance
• Build and leverage your leadership and subject matter expertise to serve as an engaging mentor, advisor and leader to colleagues in the General Counsel’s Organization and across the Enterprise

Skills and Qualifications:

• J.D. with admission to practice law in the United States
• 8+ years' work experience in one or more of: securities, capital markets, corporate governance
• Prior experience at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as well as in-house securities work or firm issuer representation on disclosure issues
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and concisely to non-specialists
• Must work well in cross-functional team settings
• Ability to build relationships and partner with others to drive results
• Independent, capable of handling multiple assignments simultaneously
• Capacity to be agile and pivot appropriately when challenged with new information or evolving circumstances
• Strong project management skills
• Strong leadership skills and strong customer focus
• A positive attitude, growth mentality, will to win and a great teammate

Additional Details:

• Location: 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10285 or 801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
• Workplace Flexibility: Full time/Hybrid
• American Express offers a collegial, highly stimulating and diverse working environment. High performance is rewarded continually
• Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations

Salary Range: $220,000 to $320,000 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.

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

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