Legal Analyst

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The legal industry is changing and the General Counsel's Organisation at American Express is on the journey too! Transforming not only the way we work, but how we use technology to deliver bigger and better every day.
Come and join us on our journey - be part of a team that is supporting legal risk management and key enterprise programs and processes centrally, driving innovation, redefining processes, challenging the status quo, and hoping to make a difference.
Role Purpose:

We are looking for an individual with a keen focus on collaboration, communication, and training to help us deliver and operationalise key programs for the legal team at Amex.
This global role will focus on the smooth and effective running of activities related to the legal team's role in the American Express Compliance Risk Management framework in various jurisdictions, with particular emphasis on the regulatory change management and global legal inventory programs.
Principal accountabilities:

Supporting and facilitating the Regulatory Change Management (RCM) and Global Legal Inventory (GLI) programs and processes including:

• providing training to colleagues;
• setting up user access and profiles for the relevant platforms;
• liaising with colleagues in Legal and Compliance Teams as well as external counsel on matters related to RCM and GLI;
• coordinating and supporting RCM Monitoring meetings;
• supporting colleagues and stakeholders with ad-hoc requests and queries, understanding the process, and navigating the relevant platforms;
• reviewing the quality and completeness of RCM and GLI inputs and providing feedback and additional support to colleagues;
• reviewing metrics and created performance reports and dashboards;
• liaising with central Compliance in the day-to-day delivery of the RCM program, including administering the relevant platforms;
• coordinating and making updates to RCM Monitoring Country Charters as part of annual refreshes and otherwise;
• maintaining internal process and other documentation and materials related to the RCM program as needed;
• producing communications for colleagues participating in the RCM and GLI processes;
• assisting in the ongoing development and evolution of the relevant platforms and process, including working with Compliance and Technology partners; and
• liaising with vendors involved in the provision of RCM related services.

Additional accountabilities:

• Take on ad-hoc tasks for the benefit of the broader legal team

Required Skills:

• Fluent in English
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to create clear and impactful materials
• Experience working with technology and software (desired), or IT literate with keen interest to learn
• Some familiarity with and a strong interest in a commercial legal, risk or compliance environment
• Experience in program management and support, as well as project delivery

Ideal Personal Attributes:

• Accountable team player who is able to build a network of positive relationships with teams in a number of countries
• Able communicator who can engage with people at all levels of the legal team
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills, including the ability to quickly grasp complex processes and scenarios
• Competent in handling multiple tasks in a changing environment and performing duties independently with minimal supervision (leader and other team not based in same location)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, able to drive and track actions diligently
• Close attention to detail and being accustomed to quality assuring their own work
• Professional work ethic
• Growth mindset and a positive attitude to change
• Flexibility to attend key meetings with colleagues in different time zones

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

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

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