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Company: American Express, FL
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JDHuntr - Director & Counsel, Global Litigation $144,250 – $256,250 (Apply by:6.19.2026)

Job Category: Litigation / Investigations [ View All Litigation Jobs ]
Job Reference: 86952
Job description:
Manages a diverse portfolio of consumer and commercial litigation and pre-litigation disputes handled in-house to support risk and mitigation objectives. Develops and executes litigation strategies, including dispute analysis, early case assessments, negotiation, and resolution planning, while improving efficiency across matters. Conducts root-cause and risk analysis, provides regular reporting and performance metrics to leadership, and delivers training and guidance to business and legal teams, including contract review. Collaborates with attorneys and paralegals to strengthen litigation outcomes and support team development.

Director & Counsel, Global Litigation & Investigations 26008989
Location: Sunrise, FL
Job Type: Full time

Responsibilities:
How will you make an impact in this role?
Managing a dynamic portfolio of individual consumer and commercial litigation (and pre-litigation disputes) handled internally by the Center for Cardmember and Merchant Litigation to achieve Company's risk and mitigation goals
Managing, developing, and implementing specific litigation strategies for internal litigation portfolio including: analysis of disputes, early case assessments, negotiation and development of appropriate case resolutions
Building efficiencies and impactful strategies across internal litigation portfolio
Providing litigation root-cause analyses and mitigation strategies; undertaking analysis of litigation-related issues
Developing and providing clear reporting and metrics regularly to leadership concerning internal litigation portfolio
Providing litigation risk mitigation training and advice to business lawyers and clients, including review of contracts and other documents as necessary
Work with a talented team of attorneys and paralegals to accomplish Company's risk and mitigation goals and to create growth and learning opportunities for team members

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree & J.D.
Qualified to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
10+ years in general litigation practice, with experience in commercial and consumer finance litigation and trials;
Demonstrated experience in leading others, both through direct relationships and/or indirectly.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to generate creative and innovative solutions to client issues and in litigation
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively, in both written and oral format
Ability to work efficiently through large volume, fast paced litigation portfolio
Ability to build relationships and partner with others to drive results
Capacity to be agile and pivot appropriately when challenged with new information or evolving circumstances

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the credit card industry
In-house legal experience
Insurance defense experience

Director & Counsel, Global Litigation & Investigations
$144,250 – $256,250

American Express

86952
Company: American Express
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $144,250 – $256,250
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Sunrise, FL USA
Zip/Postal Code: 33313
Post Date: 06/11/2026
 
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