Associate Counsel - Commercial Law

American Express; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express in London seeks a junior UK-qualified solicitor to join its Legal Support Team (LST). You will provide commercial legal advice and support across multiple business units in the EMEA region, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating procurement, marketing, technology, and sponsorship contracts.

You will conduct legal research and support internal governance processes, ensuring compliance and timely issue resolution while working in a hybrid/flexible London environment.

Qualifications

• Junior UK-qualified solicitor or hold an equivalent common law qualification with English law experience.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts.
• Eligible to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not provided).

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial legal advice and support across multiple business units in the EMEA region.
• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement, marketing, technology, and sponsorship contracts.
• Conduct legal research and support internal governance processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

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Associate Counsel - Commercial Law

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Organising Institution / Firm

American Express

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London, England, United Kingdom

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Junior UK-qualified solicitor (or equivalent common law qualification with English law experience); experience in commercial contracts; right to work in the UK.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Associate Counsel - Commercial Law
Category: Jobs
Organiser: American Express
Description: American Express is seeking a motivated junior lawyer to join its Legal Support Team (LST) within the General Counsel’s Organization. The successful candidate will provide commercial legal advice and support across various business units, primarily in the EMEA region. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements such as procurement, marketing, technology, and sponsorship contracts, as well as conducting legal research and supporting internal governance processes.
Eligibility: Applicants must be junior UK-qualified solicitors or hold an equivalent qualification from a common law jurisdiction with experience in English law. Candidates should have proven experience in negotiating commercial contracts and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Employment eligibility to work in the UK is required as visa sponsorship is not provided.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid/Flexible arrangements available)
Fees: None