Manager & Counsel (m/w/d), Frankfurt am Main

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

As a classic in-house lawyer, you will independently advise the various business units (card issuance, acquiring, travel & lifestyle services) of American Express in Germany and Austria in day-to-day operations.You will provide legal support for international projects affecting Austria and Germany. You will independently review, draft and negotiate contracts and general terms and conditions with your internal clients, handle complaints and (out-of-court) legal disputes (if necessary, with the assistance of external lawyers). In addition, you will observe legislation and case law and coordinate the necessary adjustments to internal standards and processes. If required, you will work closely with Governance Affairs to represent American Express' interests in legislative processes.

Required Qualifications

• Degree as a lawyer\: 2. Staatsexamen in German law, with relevant professional experience of at least 3 years, ideally in an international environment or in a US group of companies
• Excellent knowledge of German and English
• Knowledge and experience in the following areas of law\: financial services, consumer protection, data protection, anti-money laundering, competition, commercial and contracts.
• Structured, analytical, independent way of working and ability to communicate work results convincingly
• Affinity for digital issues and processes and a good understanding of business
• Interest in familiarizing yourself with new topics and areas of responsibility
• Confident appearance

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Germany is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.  

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 salary 
• Bonus incentives 
• Support for financial well-being and retirement 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• Healthy Living activities, including insightful health and workout webinars and medical screening 
• Healthy Living activities or relaxation programs with showers on site 
• Subsidized company fitness membership with "Family Plus 1" at Egym Wellpass 
• Integrative and helpful benefits for parents, including first-aid rooms for privacy while breastfeeding, emergency childcare services, and childcare subsidies 
• Occupational health consultation for workplace health advice 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities  

Amex Flex offers our colleagues flexibility to develop personally and professionally while ensuring that the special benefits of our unique personal culture are preserved. In Germany, we have concluded an agreement with the works council with specific directives on Amex Flex. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues work either on site, in a hybrid model or completely virtually. 

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