Associate Counsel

American Express; Argentina; On-site; ARS 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Flexible working model

Job summary

American Express is seeking a junior lawyer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, reporting to a senior lawyer for an international portfolio. The role is in the Legal Services Team (LST) within the GCO, with hubs in Kuala Lumpur, London and Argentina.

You will work closely with business clients globally on commercial contracts in English and Spanish. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating procurement, marketing and sponsorship agreements, data protection and cybersecurity support,

Qualifications

• Argentina-qualified solicitor with at least 3 years of experience.
• Experience drafting and advising on commercial contracts in English and Spanish.
• In-house experience in financial services preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines while managing clients' expectations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and effectively handle legal risk for an international portfolio.
• Take instructions from and support team leader, other lawyers, or legal teams across LAC/EMEA and beyond.
• Provide sound, commercial legal advice and support on procurement, marketing, sponsorship, and Data Protection/Cybersecurity agreements.
• Support internal governance and approval processes coordinating internal partners globally.
• Instruct and collaborate with outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions to obtain and finalize legal opinions.
• Carry out legal research for GCO colleagues across regions (LAC, US, EMEA, APAC).
• Handle company secretarial matters and other LST workstreams as required.
• Collaborate with LST team across hubs to improve knowledge management and training.

Skills

Commercial contracts drafting

Legal research

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Argentina-qualified solicitor

Job description

Job Description

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 have a reporting line to a senior lawyer for an international portfolio.

Job Description

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 have a reporting line to a senior lawyer for an international portfolio.

Role Purpose

The LST's mission is to provide efficient, consistent, innovative, and high-quality, legal support across business units, staff groups and jurisdictions globally. We are looking for a motivated, proactive, junior lawyer, experienced in commercial contracts, who will be part of this lively team based across three (3) hubs internationally in Kuala Lumpur, London and Argentina.

Interested candidates will have commercial awareness and experience of working in a commercial contract space both in Spanish and English. 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 across all hubs 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.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities:

• Identifying and effectively handling legal risk for an international portfolio
• Taking instructions from and supporting your team leader, other lawyers, or legal teams in GCO, primarily across the LAC and EMEA region, and beyond as required
• Providing sound, commercial, legal advice and support across international stakeholders such as US and EMEA including drafting, reviewing, analyzing and negotiating a wide range of agreements and legal documents such as procurement, marketing and sponsorship agreements, and Data Protection/Cybersecurity negotiation support
• Supporting internal governance and approval processes, including coordinating internal partners across a global client base as appropriate
• Instructing and collaborating closely with outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions to obtain, challenge and finalize legal advice/opinions on projects and agreements
• Carrying out legal research on behalf of GCO colleagues across all regions in LAC, US, EMEA and APAC
• Handling company secretarial matters and other LST workstreams, as required

Working with other LST team members across all three global hubs, including:

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

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

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Argentina-qualified solicitor (or hold an equivalent qualification) with at least 3 years of experience
• Experience of drafting and advising on commercial contracts in a practical and commercial manner with strong research and analytical skills in English and Spanish
• Additional fluency in Italian/French preferred, but is not required
• 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, APAC and LAC)
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, reliably, and persuasively with clients, senior business people, legal management and external regulators, both orally and in writing in English and Spanish
• Commitment to integrity and American Express value

About Us

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you'll experience our 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'll help us define the future of American Express.

About The Team

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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 opportunities

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