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. As part of Team Amex, youll experience this 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. Where great legal minds influence global business strategy. As a member of the Global Technology, Cybersecurity, Procurement and Real Estate Group of the General Counsel’s Organization, the Director and Counsel will provide legal support to technology, business and legal colleagues related to structuring, negotiating and drafting a variety of software-as-a-service, software licensing, IT services, outsourcing, and hardware procurement agreements. Role & Responsibilities: • Collaborate with business clients across the enterprise on a variety of technology-related projects and initiatives. • Provide legal support to American Express Enterprise Technology Services and other business units procuring technology  solutions • Structure, negotiate and draft a variety of software-as-a-service, software licensing, hardware procurement, and IT services agreements • Update and maintain IT agreement templates and draft associated toolkits • Provide policy and general advice to the company on technology-related matters Minimum Qualifications: • J.D. with admission to practice law in the United States; admission to the New York Bar in good standing or eligibility to do so • 6+ years of work experience involving technology transactions in a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal environment, ideally in a “technology transactions,” “IP transactions” or equivalent practice group • Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of software-as-a-service, software license, outsourcing, and IT service agreements • Experience negotiating with large Tech service providers such as Microsoft, AWS, GCP, and Salesforce preferred Preferred qualifications: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills • Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively • Demonstrated experience in gaining credibility, managing expectations, and developing strong working relationships with legal colleagues and clients • Experience working with technology or financial services companies • Independent, capable of handling multiple assignments simultaneously Salary Range: $144,250.00 to $256,250.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. 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 • 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan • Free financial coaching and financial well-being support • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits • Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need • 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy • 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