The General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) is American Express’ legal and government affairs departments, along with the Corporate Secretary's Office (which is responsible for interactions with our Board of Directors). They are responsible for protecting and strengthening American Express through world-class expertise and strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the Company's promise of exceptional products and services.
This is a real opportunity to help transform the approach for the company secretarial and legal entity governance support function in this region for American Express during a time of exceptional change.
Forming part of the in-house legal department of American Express (known as the General Counsel’s Organization) in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, this role will help to provide company secretarial administration support for American Express subsidiaries in UK.
The role will report to the UK Company Secretary in the American Express General Counsel’s Organization.
Responsibilities- Assist the UK secretariat for main American Express operating companies in the UK
- Providing Company Secretarial support to UK subsidiaries which includes setting the agenda, independently attending board and committee meetings and drafting minutes.
- Creation and collation of board and committee packs.
- Effecting relevant corporate filings and updates as required for UK and European subsidiaries, branches of foreign companies established in the UK and working with internal stakeholders and outside counsel for filings relevant to local subsidiaries (and branches in other countries in the EMEA region)
- Maintain statutory records and registers and submit statutory returns
- Drafting board and shareholder resolutions
- Providing governance advice to UK boards and key stakeholders
- Assisting on board effectiveness reviews
- Enhancing and uplifting governance including drafting governance documentation and compliance with terms of reference
- Tracking board and committee activities including updates on actions. Monitoring attendance etc
- Providing board trainings as required
- Providing legal and governance advice
- Qualified Company Secretary, Qualified UK Solicitor or equivalent qualification
- Experience of independently attending board meetings and providing advice to board directors
- Excellent record keeping skills with the ability to minute in great detail
- Experience of working in a similarly sized organisation
- Experience of working with key stakeholders such as the CEO, country manager and C Suite staff or equivalent
- Experience of working and advising on governance projects
- Experience of maintaining statutory registers and internal databases such as Diligent
- An excellent team player who is able to work independently when required
- An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About UsAt 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.
About the TeamWe 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.
Skills Required
- Qualified Company Secretary, Qualified UK Solicitor or equivalent qualification
- Experience of independently attending board meetings and providing advice to board directors
- Excellent record keeping skills with the ability to minute in great detail
- Experience of working in a similarly sized organisation
- Experience of working with key stakeholders such as the CEO, country manager and C Suite staff or equivalent
- Experience of working and advising on governance projects
- Experience of maintaining statutory registers and internal databases such as Diligent
- An excellent team player who is able to work independently when required
- An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
American Express Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Express and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is often viewed as attractive when combined with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage that supports day-to-day needs. The benefits package is also framed as especially helpful for those supporting dependents.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with company matching. Financial wellness services and coaching are also highlighted as strengthening longer-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is repeatedly characterized as generous and a valued component of the overall package. Time off and flexibility are presented as helping the total rewards feel more complete beyond base salary.
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What We Do
At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.
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