What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Graduate - General Counsel's Organization Summer Internship New York, NY position at American Express?
You Lead the Way. We’ve 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, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.
At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.
Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.
Business Unit/Role Specific Info
The General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) at American Express is seeking two summer interns to help support our team of New York-based lawyers for eight weeks in the summer.
How will you make an impact in this role?
Interns will rotate between legal teams across multiple business types and subject matter areas to work on challenging projects that have a real and lasting impact on our business. Interns will also engage in mentorship and curated professional development and networking activities. Tasks will vary and may include legal research, document review, data analysis, contracts, and identifying legal and regulatory developments.
Please note that this Summer Internship is a great opportunity to gain legal experience but is for temporary employment and will not lead to a full-time role at American Express.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree & one year of progress (as of Summer 2025) towards a J.D. at an accredited law school in the United States
- Interest in, and passion to learn about, the payments industry and/or practice law in-house
- Available to work in American Express’s New York Office 3 days per week for 8 weeks
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Proactive self-starter with curiosity and a willingness to learn
- An ability to communicate and collaborate well with people at all levels
Our team will review completed applications on a rolling basis. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application and will be in contact with you.
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.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions
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:
- Competitive base salaries
- Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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Salary : $24 - $63
