DescriptionYou 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.The role would entail supporting the Italian General Counsel Office Team in delivering on the following main responsibilities:Legal support for the full range of consumer and commercial contracts relating to the Italian market including drafting and negotiating distribution, procurement and services agreements.Support to the manager and counsel in monitoring, managing and effective implementation of relevant legislative developments at the domestic level (such as Payment Services, Consumer Credit, Data Protection, Anti-Money Laundering). Proactive role in making sure management understands and complies with legal and regulatory requirements affecting businesses conducted through regulated Italian entities as well as regulated subsidiaries.Effective partnering with other relevant support functions in management and resolution of projects and tasks relevant to the Italian business (e.g. Compliance, Public Affairs, Internal Audit, Risk Management, etc). Assisting the manager and counsel in managing the local corporate secretariat activities and litigation.Ideal Candidate Profile: Italian qualified lawyer. Oral and written fluency in both English and Italian.Experience working in the payment services, consumer card or related banking systems area.Current knowledge of payment services, consumer credit legislation and related Bank of Italy regulations, data protection and privacy and other legal and regulatory requirements applicable to financial and payment services in Italy. Ideal Personal AttributesStrong relationship and leadership skills (ability to influence and positively challenge demanding client base) with proven ability to take business orientated approach and to "get things done".Good team player and self-starter.Communication skillsQualificationsWe 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 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 opportunitiesOffer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.Job Field: LegalSchedule: Full-time
