Company Secretarial Paralegal

About the Team

The General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) is American Express’ legal and government affairs departments, along with the Corporate Secretary's Office, which is responsible for interactions with the Board of Directors. The team protects and strengthens American Express through world-class expertise and strategic advice that helps business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the Company’s promise of exceptional products and services.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on opportunity to help transform the approach for the company secretarial and legal entity governance support function in the EMEA region during a time of exceptional change. In addition to helping define the strategy for company secretarial support for American Express in this region, the role will require active involvement in day-to-day execution.

The role forms part of the in-house legal department of American Express (known as the General Counsel’s Organization) in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. It will provide company secretarial and governance support for American Express subsidiaries in the UK.

The role reports to the UK Company Secretary within the American Express General Counsel’s Organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the company secretarial and governance needs of American Express subsidiaries in the UK.
• Help define and implement the strategy for company secretarial support for American Express in the EMEA region.
• Take a hands-on approach to help drive transformation of the company secretarial and legal entity governance support function in the region.

Company Culture and Values

At American Express, the culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, and Leadership Behaviors, along with an unwavering commitment to back customers, communities, and colleagues. The work is conducted with a strong risk mindset to uphold the brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you will experience comprehensive support for holistic well-being, along with opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Your voice and ideas matter, and your work makes an impact.

Benefits

• 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 location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through the Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

Background Verification

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