Associate Counsel Lazio

Associate Counsel
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

You Lead The Way.

We've Got Your Back.

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways.

Whether we're supporting our customers' financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what's possible — and we're proud to back each other every step of the way.

When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60, 000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally.

That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture.

Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

**Associate Counsel

We are hiring two resources: one of the roles is ideally intended to assist the manager and counsel in managing the local litigation; the other is focused on assisting the manager and counsel in managing the local corporate secretariat activities.

The roles would entail supporting the Italian General Counsel Office Team in delivering on the following main responsibilities:

- Legal support for the full range of consumer and commercial contracts relating to the Italian market including drafting and negotiating distribution, procurement and services agreements.

- Support to the manager and counsel in monitoring, managing and effective implementation of relevant legislative developments at the domestic level (such as Payment Services, Consumer Credit, Data Protection, Anti-Money Laundering).

- Proactive role in making sure management understands and complies with legal and regulatory requirements affecting businesses conducted through regulated Italian entities as well as regulated subsidiaries.

- Effective partnering with other relevant support functions in management and resolution of projects and tasks relevant to the Italian business (e. g.

Compliance, Public Affairs, Internal Audit, Risk Management, etc).

- Italian qualified lawyer.

- Oral and written fluency in both English and Italian.

- Experience working in the payment services, consumer card or related banking systems area.

- Current knowledge of payment services, consumer credit legislation and related Bank of Italy regulations, data protection and privacy and other legal and regulatory requirements applicable to financial and payment services in Italy.

Talk to our people and you'll find out what we're really all about.

Open, creative, risk-taking, collaborative and innovative are just some of the expressions you'll hear.

It's our culture that makes American Express an outstanding place to work, and a big part of why we regularly win best workplace awards all over the world - including Great Place to Work Italia's #2 Best Workplace amongst Large Companies, #3 Best Workplace for Women and #2 Best Workplaces for Innovation in 2021.

If you're ready to take on a challenge and make an impact, you owe it to yourself to launch or grow your career here.

**Why American Express?

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

Amex have 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.

**#LI-Hybrid