Director & Counsel

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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Reporting to Vice President/Senior Counsel

of Greater China GCO team

, you will be part of the Greater China GCO team, and will primarily support American Express strategy and business in China.

**1.

Support Legal & Regulatory Strategy**

. Monitor

regulatory themes & development

in

China

which impact American Express

and/or American Express Joint Venture in China

. This includes for example,

network

regulation,

AML, sanctions,

competition and data privacy. Analyse proposed changes to determine impact. Resolve issues of interpretation. Communicate impacts and recommended implementation steps proactively to

Amex and China Joint Venture business team, GCO, Compliance and other relevant stakeholders

. Advise on implementation issues as required.

**2.

Support Business Development**

. Support Amex's China strategy, including for example, strategic partnerships, new product development work and other business initiatives.

**3.

Manage Business Contracts**

. Draft, review, negotiate and amend all types of business contracts for

Amex and Amex China Joint Venture as applicable

.

Provide advice and assistance to management on standard agreements and terms and conditions of business or business processes.

**4.

Manage Dispute Resolution**

. Provide advice on and management of litigation, disputes and claims as appropriate. 

Try to seek constructive, "win-win" solutions in the interests of upholding the American Express brand and shareholder value.

*5.*

Governance
. Provide support on governance related initiatives to support effective management of legal and regulatory risk, including support of corporate governance initiatives.

**6.

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.

7.

*Reporting, administrative and GCO activities.*

Minimum Qualifications

1.

**Fluent English

& Chinese
language skills**
. Both spoken and written, essential.

2.

*Communication*

. First class oral and written communication skills, in particular the ability to

analyze &

explain complex legal matters clearly and concisely to non-specialists.

3.

*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.

4.

*A self-starter who takes ownership*

. Takes the initiative to learn

and work

independently rather than passively. Sees what needs to be done and then does it. Takes responsibility for understanding and solving problems.

5.

Collaboration
. Strong ability to engage and collaborate with the relevant stakeholders in Amex and in Amex China Joint Venture.

6.

*Qualified and admitted/licensed lawyer*

in

China with

at least

7 years

post-qualification experience in financial services, banking or a related field.  Top Tier

international

law firm experience and/or prior in-house experience with financial institution or multi-national corporation

is

preferred. 

7.

Energetic and practical application of legal skills and knowledge to business situations and problems.

8.

Manage workload by careful prioritization and personal organization.

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.