Director & Counsel, U.S. Insurance
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationNew York, NY, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
DepartmentGeneral Counsel's Organization
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Expertise in consumer financial services, embedded insurance products, and/or insurance law
Knowledge of U.S. Insurance and Credit Card Add-On Product laws and applicable consumer protection frameworks (UDAAP/UDAP and state unfair trade practices)
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Work with a high degree of autonomy
Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, Government Affairs, Risk, and business teams
Highly strategic, solution-oriented legal advisor
About the General Counsel’s Organization (GCO):
The General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) of American Express is where great legal minds influence global business strategy.
The GCO’s mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company’s promise of exceptional products and services. As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience comprehensive support for your well-being, opportunities to grow as a leader, and an environment where your voice and ideas matter and your work makes an impact.
Role Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director & Counsel within the General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) at American Express. The Director & Counsel will report to the Vice President & Senior Counsel, U.S. Insurance Services and will be a member of the U.S. Consumer Services Team (USCS).
This role requires a highly strategic, solution-oriented legal advisor who can think creatively, operate effectively in gray areas, and provide practical, timely, strategic, and commercial legal advice that balances legal risk while advancing business objectives. The successful candidate will bring expertise in consumer financial services, embedded insurance products, and/or insurance law, including U.S. Insurance and Credit Card Add-On Product laws and applicable consumer protection frameworks, such as UDAAP/UDAP and state unfair trade practices. This attorney must have strong communication and negotiation skills, work with a high degree of autonomy, and collaborate closely with stakeholders across American Express, including Legal, Compliance, Government Affairs, Risk, and business teams.