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Manager & Counsel

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have significant regulatory experience, legal qualifications in the EU, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships across teams. Fluency in English and knowledge of digital products are essential.
  • You will manage third-party risk and resiliency, provide legal advice, monitor regulations, support lobbying, develop strategies, deliver training, and enhance legal knowledge management.

Requirements

  • Significant experience related to advising on regulatory matters, including outsourcing and resiliency issues.
  • Qualified to practice law and provide legal advice in an EU jurisdiction with ability and willingness to qualify in UK (if not already so qualified).
  • Fluency in English; other European languages or local law competency helpful.
  • Strong interest in digital products and emerging technology, outsourcing and resiliency risk issues.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with and communicate effectively across business, legal and technology colleagues around the world.
  • Self-starter capable of effectively working across an international legal team with colleagues based primarily in London and the U.S.
  • Ability to advise colleagues in a commercially practical, hands-on, and common-sense manner.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven record of ability to grasp complex issues quickly.
  • Prepared to take the lead and make appropriate recommendations to management and brief stakeholders at all levels of the organisation orally and in writing.
  • Strong drafting, research, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Ability to manage and prioritise a wide variety of matters and stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge-management and organisational skills, and proven record of identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Willing to learn about the various business groups at American Express as well as the applicable regulatory environment and to leverage experience gained in this position to expand skill set for future career growth at American Express.
  • Committed to the American Express values, with high personal work standards.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with colleagues on third party risk management and resiliency.
  • Provide legal support and strategic advice related to third party risk management and resiliency regulatory requirements, including EBA Guidelines on Outsourcing and the Digital Operational Resilience Act.
  • Monitor and advise on emerging outsourcing, third party risk management, and resiliency regulatory requirements and trends.
  • Support lobbying efforts related to proposed outsourcing and resiliency requirements.
  • Assist in the development of American Express strategy and policies related to third party risk management, including strategy for managing non-traditional relationships, affiliates, joint ventures, and FinTechs.
  • Prepare and support the delivery of internal training on third party risk and resiliency issues.
  • Build positive working relationships across the legal department, business and third-party risk teams and build relationships with external industry and trade groups.
  • Implement and improve methods for legal knowledge management within the team.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Manager & Counsel position at American Express?

The primary focus of the Manager & Counsel position is to provide legal support related to third party risk management and resiliency legal issues across Europe.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates need significant experience advising on regulatory matters, be qualified to practice law in an EU jurisdiction, and be fluent in English. Additional European language skills or local law competency are helpful.

What personal attributes are important for a candidate in this position?

Important personal attributes include a strong interest in digital products and emerging technology, the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams, self-starter capabilities, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, effective drafting and negotiation skills, and a commitment to American Express values.

What types of benefits does American Express offer to its employees?

American Express offers competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, retirement support, comprehensive insurance benefits, flexible working arrangements, generous parental leave policies, wellness center access, counseling support, and career development opportunities.

Is there an opportunity for career growth within American Express for this role?

Yes, the position allows for leverage of experience to expand skill sets and offers opportunities for future career growth within American Express.

Will I need to participate in any training as part of this role?

Yes, the role includes preparing and supporting the delivery of internal training on third party risk and resiliency issues.

Is knowledge of other languages beneficial for this position?

Yes, fluency in other European languages or local law competency is helpful for this position.

Does the role involve collaboration with teams in different locations?

Yes, the role involves collaborating with colleagues across international legal teams, particularly based in London and the U.S.

What is the work environment like at American Express?

The work environment at American Express is supportive, diverse, and focused on team collaboration, while also promoting integrity and a sense of belonging among colleagues.

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