Director & Counsel, Global Litigation & Investigations

American Express; Florida; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express in the United States is seeking a seasoned General Counsel litigation leader to oversee the Center for Cardmember and Merchant Litigation portfolio, guiding strategy and supervising a team of attorneys and paralegals to mitigate risk and promote company goals.

You will develop litigation strategies, conduct early case assessments, oversee negotiations, provide root-cause analyses, and deliver regular reporting and training to business lawyers and clients, while collaborating

Qualifications

• J.D. and bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.
• 10+ years in general litigation with commercial and consumer finance experience.
• Proven leadership of teams and ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Managing a dynamic portfolio of individual consumer and commercial litigation handled internally by the Center for Cardmember and Merchant Litigation to achieve Company's risk and mitigation goals.
• Managing, developing, and implementing specific litigation strategies for internal litigation portfolio including analysis of disputes, early case assessments, negotiation and development of appropriate case resolutions.
• Building efficiencies and impactful strategies across internal litigation portfolio.
• Providing litigation root-cause analyses and mitigation strategies; undertaking analysis of litigation-related issues.
• Developing and providing clear reporting and metrics regularly to leadership concerning internal litigation portfolio.
• Providing litigation risk mitigation training and advice to business lawyers and clients, including review of contracts and other documents as necessary.
• Work with a talented team of attorneys and paralegals to accomplish Company's risk and mitigation goals and to create growth and learning opportunities for team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree & J.D.

Job description

Description

American Express:

Delivering extraordinary experiences to its customers and employees every day.

The success of American Express since its inception has been defined by its ability to innovate, evolve, disrupt, and take risks. What has remained constant throughout this history of transformation is our dedication to our customers, to our employees, and to the values on which American Express was built: integrity, quality, respect, and community.

Our open, creative, and collaborative culture is a big part of why we regularly win best workplace awards all over the world. So, if you are ready to take on a challenge and make an impact, you owe it to yourself to launch or grow your career here.

General Counsel’s Organization:

Where great legal minds influence global business strategy.

Our mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company’s promise of exceptional products and services. Given the dynamic nature of the global payments industry and the valued partnership between our team and the business, we see it as imperative to attract and develop talented people by:

• Providing rich work experiences and opportunities for professional development
• Recognizing and rewarding those who drive and deliver results
• Respecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountability

Responsibilities

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Managing a dynamic portfolio of individual consumer and commercial litigation (and pre-litigation disputes) handled internally by the Center for Cardmember and Merchant Litigation to achieve Company's risk and mitigation goals
• Managing, developing, and implementing specific litigation strategies for internal litigation portfolio including: analysis of disputes, early case assessments, negotiation and development of appropriate case resolutions
• Building efficiencies and impactful strategies across internal litigation portfolio
• Providing litigation root-cause analyses and mitigation strategies; undertaking analysis of litigation-related issues
• Developing and providing clear reporting and metrics regularly to leadership concerning internal litigation portfolio
• Providing litigation risk mitigation training and advice to business lawyers and clients, including review of contracts and other documents as necessary
• Work with a talented team of attorneys and paralegals to accomplish Company's risk and mitigation goals and to create growth and learning opportunities for team members

Are you ready for the challenge?

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree & J.D.
• Qualified to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
• 10+ years in general litigation practice, with experience in commercial and consumer finance litigation and trials;
• Demonstrated experience in leading others, both through direct relationships and/or indirectly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to generate creative and innovative solutions to client issues and in litigation
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively, in both written and oral format
• Ability to work efficiently through large volume, fast paced litigation portfolio
• Ability to build relationships and partner with others to drive results
• Capacity to be agile and pivot appropriately when challenged with new information or evolving circumstances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the credit card industry
• In-house legal experience
• Insurance defense experience

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