Director amp Counsel - Global Commercial Services - Strategy Mampa And Alliances

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Director & Counsel - Global Commercial Services - Strategy, M&A, and Alliances

The candidate will serve as primary deal lawyer in support of complex negotiations and discussions with partners, including providing thought-leadership and strategic oversight in managing the deal internally and interacting with legal and business Colleagues at various levels of seniority. Provide legal advice in connection with potential acquisitions by utilizing understanding of GCS’s overall strategy to enhance execution efficiency and guide integration planning. Collaborate across the General Counsel’s Organization to facilitate robust knowledge sharing and linking of strategic priorities to execution considerations. Develop and leverage relationships with Colleagues throughout the Company working on digital and emerging technology products to develop expertise necessary for nimble and efficient negotiation and deal management. Build relationships and partner with business teams, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Privacy, Global Marketing and Operational Excellence teams to drive results and mitigate legal risks. Should have a J.D. with admission to practice law in New York. Should have 7+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal environment. Experience structuring, drafting, serving as legal lead, and negotiating high value, complex transactions in the financial services industry is needed. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred. Should have the ability to manage and prioritize competing demands while maintaining high attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Should have the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively, in both oral and written format. Should have the ability to build relationships and partner with others to drive results. Capacity to be agile and pivot appropriately when challenged with new information or evolving circumstances.

Additional Information

Job ID.: 22026758.

Company info

American Express Company
1185 Avenue of The Americas Floor 5
New York
New York
United States 10036-2601
Website : http://www.americanexpress.com