American Express
Director & Counsel, U.S. Insurance
New York, NY +3 · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
Sunrise, FL
Phoenix, AZ
Sandy, UT - Experience
- 6+ years of relevant legal experience in highly regulated industries.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be eligible to work in the United States; American Express will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About the job
Provides strategic legal advice on U.S. insurance products, partnerships, regulatory matters, and business initiatives at American Express.
What you'll do
- Advise on the design, structuring, launch, fulfillment, servicing, and claims frameworks for insurance products and pilots.
- Support commercial arrangements with insurers and third parties, regulatory change management, and engagement with insurance regulators.
- Partner with business and control teams to identify and mitigate legal risks, shape insurance legal strategy, and support team members.
What they ask for
- Qualified to practice in the U.S. and admitted in one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Eligible for admission to the N.Y. Bar.
- Strong solutions-oriented judgment, communication, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with U.S. state insurance statutes and regulations, insurance law, or consumer financial services law.
- Familiarity with credit card products, consumer protection laws, or product development in regulated industries.
Pay
$144250 - $256250 annually (base salary)
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