VP & Senior Counsel - Procurement

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, you'll 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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

American Express is seeking a strategic, business‑minded attorney to serve as Vice President & Senior Counsel and primary legal partner to our company’s procurement function, Strategic Sourcing & Business Enablement (SS&BE).  In this high‑impact leadership role, you will shape and execute the legal strategy that supports the company’s multi‑billion‑dollar global sourcing portfolio.  As a member of the company’s legal department—the General Counsel’s Organization (GCO)—you will lead a team of attorneys and legal professionals, modernize how we deliver legal support, and partner with senior leaders across the company to drive resilient, compliant and efficient supplier relationships. 

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience leading complex procurement transactions—including outsourcing and technology deals—along with a passion for innovation, legal technology, and the application of AI in legal operations.  You will need to be a forward-thinking, relationship-driven leader who can drive change, influence senior stakeholders, and build scalable legal support models for a global enterprise. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to SS&BE leadership, aligning legal strategy with enterprise sourcing, operational and transformation goals.
• Lead and develop a team of attorneys supporting medium- to high-complexity procurement transactions across diverse categories and jurisdictions.
• Act as an escalation point for complex negotiations and strategic vendor engagements.
• Design and implement scalab