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We are in search of a hardworking Associate Counsel to join our high-achieving team at American Express Services Europe Limited in Buenos Aires.
Growing your career as a Full Time Associate Counsel is an incredible opportunity to develop critical skills.
If you are strong in people management, cooperation and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Associate Counsel at American Express Services Europe Limited today!

Job Description - Associate Counsel (23010936)

Associate Counsel - 23010936

Description

You’ll do more than the expected. You’ll do the unexpected.

The Legal Services Team (LST) is part of American Express General Counsel’s Organization (GCO). We deliver legal support to colleagues and to clients, globally, across all business lines. We are looking to add a team member in Buenos Aires, Argentina, who will report to a senior lawyer based in the EMEA region.

Role Purpose:

The LST’s mission is to provide efficient, consistent, innovative, and high-quality, legal support across business units, staff groups and jurisdictions. We are looking for a motivated, proactive, junior lawyer, experienced in commercial contracts, who will be part of this lively team.

Interested candidates will have commercial awareness and experience of working in a commercial contract space. Candidates must be able to use their legal skills to work closely with key business clients around the globe, the LST leadership team and colleagues within the LST team on a day-to-day basis. In addition, candidates should possess a strong ability to lead partners and be able to demonstrate a track record of client care.

As a diverse and inclusive employer, we are very open to applications from people returning to the workforce and/or seeking flexible working arrangements (please talk to us about this when you apply).

Main responsibilities:

Contribute as an independent, trusted legal advisor to GCO and to the wider Amex business by:

• Identifying and effectively handling legal risk.
• Taking instructions from and supporting your team leader, other lawyers, or legal teams in GCO, primarily across the Latam and EMEA region, and beyond as required.
• Providing sound, commercial, legal advice and support across all business units, including drafting, reviewing, analyzing and negotiating a wide range of agreements and legal documents such as procurement, marketing and sponsorship agreements.
• Supporting internal governance and approval processes, including coordinating internal partners as appropriate.
• Instructing and collaborating closely with outside counsel to obtain, challenge and finalize legal advice/opinions on projects and agreements.
• Review of marketing materials to ensure compliance with local laws.
• Carrying out legal research on behalf of GCO colleagues.
• Handling company secretarial matters and other LST workstreams, as required.

Working with other LST team members, including:

• Improving methods for legal knowledge management and supporting LST training and upskilling programmed.
• Ensuring LST’s adherence to any company-wide and GCO-specific processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Junior Argentina-qualified solicitor (or hold an equivalent qualification).
• Experience of drafting and advising on commercial contracts in a practical and commercial manner with strong research and analytical skills.
• In addition to Spanish and English, fluency in Italian/French preferred but not mandatory.
• In-house experience in financial services is preferred.
• Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and work as part of a team or autonomously under time pressure to meet deadlines and manage clients’ expectations.
• Cross-jurisdictional experience is preferred, but not required (e.g. EMEA, Asia Pac, Latam)
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, reliably, and persuasively with clients, senior businesspeople, legal management and external regulators, both orally and in writing.
• Commitment to integrity and American Express value.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Why American Express?

There’s a difference between having a job and making a difference.

American Express has been making a difference in people’s lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards.

We’ve also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they’re ready to take on a new career path, we’re right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.

Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people.

The powerful backing of American Express.

Don’t make a difference without it.

Don’t live life without it.

Minimum Qualifications

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:

• 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 opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Job

Legal

Primary Location

Other Locations

Argentina

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Oct 7, 2023, 2:36:11 PM - Oct 22, 2023, 2:59:00 AM

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.

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.

Additional Note for US Applicants: American Express does not currently utilize the AI capabilities of its application management platform in making employment decisions.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position you may contactus by clicking here . Please indicate if you would prefer a response via email or phone. US applicants may also contact us by usingthe US Toll Free number 1-833-707-1981.

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Benefits of working as a Associate Counsel in Buenos Aires:

● Unlimited Growth Potential
● Professional Development Opportunities
● Attractive packageCompetitive Pay