Manager, Legal Affairs
Job title: Manager, Legal Affairs in New York City, NY at American Express
Company: American Express
Job description: Job Description:At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared 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?General Counsel’s Organization – Corporate Secretary’s OfficeWhere great legal minds influence global business strategy.Our mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company’s promise of exceptional products and services. Given the dynamic nature of the global payments industry and the valued partnership between our team and the business, we see it as imperative to attract and develop talented people by:
Providing rich work experiences and opportunities for professional development
Recognizing and rewarding those who drive and deliver results
Respecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountability
Role & Responsibilities:Help propel your team and its business partners to success.Here’s just some of what you’ll do in this role:
Support the Corporate Secretary’s Office (CSO) with respect to corporate governance matters for all American Express Company subsidiaries
Act as a thought leader on subsidiary-related corporate governance matters across the enterprise
Manage projects to enhance subsidiaries’ corporate governance
Assist in all aspects of subsidiary management, including KYC requirements
Serve as an Assistant Secretary for significant subsidiaries
Draft subsidiary board/committee meeting agendas
Attend subsidiary board/committee meetings and take minutes
Draft/refresh internal governance policies and procedures
Maintain the CSO’s Legal Entity Governance Center of Excellence site
Manage procedures that underlie internal policies owned by the CSO
Manage projects to enhance workflow efficiency in the CSO
Provide support with respect to American Express Company corporate governance matters, as necessary from time to time
Are you ready for the challenge?Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Previous experience at law firm and/or large corporation in subsidiary management and corporate governance
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and executive presence
Highly organized with an ability to demonstrate keen attention to details, adaptability, flexibility, resourcefulness, and efficiency
Ability to work well while managing a significant workload in a challenging and fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal relationship and networking skills to build and maintain effective professional relationships across all areas of the enterprise
Must be a notary
Preferred qualifications:
Business-oriented approach to problem solving
Superior analytic skills
Excellent judgment and drafting skills
High level of personal accountability
Strong proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefitsThe 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 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
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 .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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positionsEmployment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.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 - Click to view the “ ” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window:
Expected salary: $80000 - 155000 per year
Location: New York City, NY
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Company: American Express
Job description: Job Description:At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared 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?General Counsel’s Organization – Corporate Secretary’s OfficeWhere great legal minds influence global business strategy.Our mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company’s promise of exceptional products and services. Given the dynamic nature of the global payments industry and the valued partnership between our team and the business, we see it as imperative to attract and develop talented people by:
Providing rich work experiences and opportunities for professional development
Recognizing and rewarding those who drive and deliver results
Respecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountability
Role & Responsibilities:Help propel your team and its business partners to success.Here’s just some of what you’ll do in this role:
Support the Corporate Secretary’s Office (CSO) with respect to corporate governance matters for all American Express Company subsidiaries
Act as a thought leader on subsidiary-related corporate governance matters across the enterprise
Manage projects to enhance subsidiaries’ corporate governance
Assist in all aspects of subsidiary management, including KYC requirements
Serve as an Assistant Secretary for significant subsidiaries
Draft subsidiary board/committee meeting agendas
Attend subsidiary board/committee meetings and take minutes
Draft/refresh internal governance policies and procedures
Maintain the CSO’s Legal Entity Governance Center of Excellence site
Manage procedures that underlie internal policies owned by the CSO
Manage projects to enhance workflow efficiency in the CSO
Provide support with respect to American Express Company corporate governance matters, as necessary from time to time
Are you ready for the challenge?Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Previous experience at law firm and/or large corporation in subsidiary management and corporate governance
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and executive presence
Highly organized with an ability to demonstrate keen attention to details, adaptability, flexibility, resourcefulness, and efficiency
Ability to work well while managing a significant workload in a challenging and fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal relationship and networking skills to build and maintain effective professional relationships across all areas of the enterprise
Must be a notary
Preferred qualifications:
Business-oriented approach to problem solving
Superior analytic skills
Excellent judgment and drafting skills
High level of personal accountability
Strong proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefitsThe 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 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
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 .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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positionsEmployment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.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 - Click to view the “ ” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window:
Expected salary: $80000 - 155000 per year
Location: New York City, NY
Apply for the job now!
Apply Now