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Job Description

Help propel your team and its business partners to success.

As a member of the Privacy & Data Law Group (PDLG) in the General Counsel’s Organization of American Express, this position will involve interfacing with colleagues globally on legal issues related to privacy and data, as well as working collaboratively with other stakeholders in a highly matrixed organization.

This position will be responsible for leading a team of experienced lawyers to provide best-in-class legal advice on applicable U.S. privacy laws.  In addition, this role will provide strategic advice on global data-related laws as we build enterprise products and platforms, develop public policy positions, and create a flexible privacy and data management program of the future.  This hybrid role will report to the Chief Privacy Counsel, based in New York City.

Here are just some examples of what you will do in this role:

Provide thoughtful leadership to the PDLG lawyers supporting U.S. products and services, e.g., Consumer cards, B2B products, Resy, TLS, etc.; Proactively deliver pragmatic advice to senior executives at AXP on the wide range of novel privacy issues arising under U.S. state or federal privacy/data laws; Assist with our M&A activities to provide privacy support; Advise on strategic contractual negotiations for a wide range of commercial agreements; Partner with our global privacy team to elevate our regulatory strategy and enhance our customer facing disclosures, etc.; Develop fulsome processes to advise on privacy and data related legislative developments in the U.S.; Advocate on behalf of Amex in our trade associations and other external forums; Support the design and delivery of continuing legal education programs on privacy-related issues; Serve as a leader in the broader organization.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

JD (or equivalent) and licensed to practice law in the United States; 8+ years of relevant privacy experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment (in-house experience strongly preferred); Strong knowledge of the U.S. privacy regulatory environment and experience providing pragmatic advice in both B2C and B2B contexts; Proven track record of leading cohesive, high-performing legal teams; Strong transactional experience, and well versed with a variety of complex commercial agreements; Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills; Intellectual curiosity about broader topics, e.g., financial services, emerging technology, leadership, etc. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, and willingness and flexibility to take on new responsibilities and challenges as American Express and its businesses continue to evolve; Willingness to accommodate some evening/early morning global calls and travel (~10%).

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior fintech and/or financial services experience; CIPP/US certification; Experience with handling privacy issues for large multi-national companies

Salary Range: $220,000.00 to $320,000.00 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 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.

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