Description You Lead the Way. Weu2019ve Got Your Back. With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, youu2019ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey thatu2019s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.u202f At American Express, youu2019ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact. Every colleague has the opportunity to share in the companyu2019s success. Together, weu2019ll win as a team, striving to uphold ouru202f company values u202fand powerful backing promise to provide the worldu2019s best customer experience every day. And weu2019ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.u202f Join Team Amex and letu2019s lead the way together.u202f How will you make an impact in this role? As a classic in-house lawyer, you will independently advise the various business units (card issuance, acquiring, travel & lifestyle services) of American Express in Austria in day-to-day operations. At the same time, you will work closely with your team colleagues in Germany and support them in providing legal advice on American Express' business in Germany as well as in providing legal support for international projects affecting Austria and/or Germany. You will independently review, draft and negotiate contracts and general terms and conditions with your internal clients, handle complaints and (out-of-court) legal disputes (if necessary, with the assistance of external lawyers). In addition, you will observe legislation and case law and coordinate the necessary adjustments to internal standards and processes. If required, you will work closely with Governance Affairs to represent American Express' interests in legislative processes. Required Qualifications Degree as a lawyer (Mag. iur.) in Austrian law or 2. Staatsexamen in German law, with relevant professional experience of at least 3 years, ideally in an international environment or in a US group of companies Excellent knowledge of German and English Knowledge and experience in the following areas of law: financial services, consumer protection, data protection, anti-money laundering, competition, commercial and contracts. Structured, analytical, independent way of working and ability to communicate work results convincingly Affinity for digital issues and processes and a good understanding of business Interest in familiarizing yourself with new topics and areas of responsibility Confident appearance Qualifications 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:u202f Competitive base salariesu202f Bonus incentivesu202f Support for financial-well-being and retirementu202f Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flexu202f Onsite and online Healthy Living activities, including insightful health and workout webinars, as well as an array of in-person screening opportunities (i.e. skin cancer screening, eye screening, diabetes screening and more)u202fu202f Onsite Healthy Living room for exercise activities or relaxation programs with onsite shower room facility. Relaxation programs include regularly scheduled massagesu202fu202f Inclusive and helpful parental perks including first aid rooms for breastfeeding privacy, emergency back-up childcare services and childcare allowance.u202fu202f Optional on-site visits from Occupational Doctors for workplace health consultations.u202fu202f Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds programu202f Career development and training opportunitiesu202f Amex Flex provides flexibility for colleagues to thrive personally and professionally while ensuring we preserve the important benefits of our unique in-person culture.u202f I n Germany, we have an agreement with the works council with specific guidelines for Amex Flex .u202fDepending on the role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model or fully virtual.u202f Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.u202f Job: Legal Primary Location: Germany-Germany-Frankfurt am Main Schedule Full-time Req ID: 25006313