Manager & Counsel

We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join the General Counsel's Organization (GCO) in Brazil as Manager & Counsel . This role will serve as a trusted legal advisor to multiple business partners, providing practical, business-oriented legal advice across a broad range of matters affecting American Express' operations in the region, with focus on Brazil.

The successful candidate will work closely with business leaders and cross-functional partners to support strategic initiatives, commercial transactions, marketing campaigns, product development, corporate governance, litigation management, contractual negotiation and day-to-day legal matters. This role requires strong business judgment, the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives, and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders on complex and fast-paced matters.

The role reports to the Director & Counsel and will interact closely with colleagues across Commercial Areas, Regulatory, Compliance, Government Affairs, Risk, Finance, Marketing, Product, Procurement, Controllership and Business Development, as well as external counsel when appropriate.

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Skills & Qualifications

· Qualified lawyer in Brazil with significant post-qualification experience, preferably with private practice or in-house experience.

· Strong experience advising commercial businesses on a broad range of corporate and commercial legal matters.

· Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

· Experience supporting marketing, commercial transactions, procurement, corporate governance and litigation management.

· Strong business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk against commercial objectives.

· Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience advising senior business leaders.

· Ability to independently manage multiple complex matters simultaneously while appropriately prioritizing competing demands.

· Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

· Fluency in Portuguese and English. Spanish is a plus.

Required Personal Attributes

· Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.

· Business-oriented mindset with the ability to provide practical, solution-focused legal advice.

· Strong leadership and influence skills, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.

· Collaborative and relationship-driven, with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.

· Highly organized, adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.

· High level of integrity, sound judgment and commitment to American Express values.

· Passion for developing talent, sharing knowledge and fostering an inclusive team environment.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

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.