American Express
Director & Counsel (ID: 24012175)
American Express, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
PRACTICE AREAS:
Other, TechnologyJOB TYPE:
In-House
Company : American ExpressPosition : Director & Counsel (ID: 24012175)Location : New York Campus or Washington, DC Campus
Description:You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let’s lead the way together.Where great 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.We have an exciting opportunity in the Global Privacy & Data Law Group of the General Counsel’s Organization! This position will involve partnering with colleagues globally on legal issues related to privacy, data management and artificial intelligence (AI) to support and strengthen our enterprise functions. This position will report to the Chief Privacy Counsel and is a hybrid role based in New York.Responsibilities:Advise on how to enhance our global privacy and data management program.Coordinate with operational and compliance teams to assess privacy, data management and AI legal issues arising in the context of our products/services and enterprise activities.Work collaboratively with business unit lawyers to draft, negotiate and resolve contractual issues arising in our agreements.Partner with Government Affairs to assess new U.S. privacy and AI legislation.Support privacy due diligence and integration for our M&A activities.Minimum Qualifications:JD (or equivalent) and licensed to practice law in the United States.6+ years of relevant privacy experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment.Experience with privacy regulations such as the GDPR, CCPA and GLBA with a strong understanding of the common requirements arising from these laws.Experience advising product teams on how to develop a programmatic approach to the nuanced legal and policy requirements arising in the privacy/data space.Experience engaging with policymakers and lobbyists on legislative tracking and consultations.Preferred Qualifications:CIPP/US and/or CIPP/EU (Certified Information Privacy Professional) accreditation.Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey clear advice and provide pragmatic and business-oriented solutions.Strong executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders on cross-functional teams at all levels.Big picture thinker who is intellectually curious, with the ability to resolve novel, complex issues with a resourceful, can-do attitude.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build excellent relationships with legal colleagues and business clients, while prioritizing multiple challenging tasks and managing stakeholder expectations.Willingness and flexibility to be a team player, and take on new responsibilities and challenges as American Express and its businesses continue to evolve.
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Other, TechnologyJOB TYPE:
In-House
Company : American ExpressPosition : Director & Counsel (ID: 24012175)Location : New York Campus or Washington, DC Campus
Description:You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let’s lead the way together.Where great 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.We have an exciting opportunity in the Global Privacy & Data Law Group of the General Counsel’s Organization! This position will involve partnering with colleagues globally on legal issues related to privacy, data management and artificial intelligence (AI) to support and strengthen our enterprise functions. This position will report to the Chief Privacy Counsel and is a hybrid role based in New York.Responsibilities:Advise on how to enhance our global privacy and data management program.Coordinate with operational and compliance teams to assess privacy, data management and AI legal issues arising in the context of our products/services and enterprise activities.Work collaboratively with business unit lawyers to draft, negotiate and resolve contractual issues arising in our agreements.Partner with Government Affairs to assess new U.S. privacy and AI legislation.Support privacy due diligence and integration for our M&A activities.Minimum Qualifications:JD (or equivalent) and licensed to practice law in the United States.6+ years of relevant privacy experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment.Experience with privacy regulations such as the GDPR, CCPA and GLBA with a strong understanding of the common requirements arising from these laws.Experience advising product teams on how to develop a programmatic approach to the nuanced legal and policy requirements arising in the privacy/data space.Experience engaging with policymakers and lobbyists on legislative tracking and consultations.Preferred Qualifications:CIPP/US and/or CIPP/EU (Certified Information Privacy Professional) accreditation.Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey clear advice and provide pragmatic and business-oriented solutions.Strong executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders on cross-functional teams at all levels.Big picture thinker who is intellectually curious, with the ability to resolve novel, complex issues with a resourceful, can-do attitude.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build excellent relationships with legal colleagues and business clients, while prioritizing multiple challenging tasks and managing stakeholder expectations.Willingness and flexibility to be a team player, and take on new responsibilities and challenges as American Express and its businesses continue to evolve.
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