Campus Internship - General Counsel’s Organization, Legal Services Team - 2026 (Malaysia)

Job Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared 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 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.

Business Unit/ Role Specific Info:

The General Counsel's Organization (GCO) of American Express is where great legal minds influence global business strategy. The GCO mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company's promise of exceptional products and services.

How will you make an impact in this role

Our Summer Internship Programme will give you the opportunity to experience first-hand the workings of an in-house legal team. The position of Summer Intern at American Express enables you to enhance your practical experience while giving you the opportunity to directly support our team of lawyers, gaining exposure to a wide variety of matters from product to regulatory to commercial.

What might the role involve

Successful candidates will be directly supporting our team of lawyers, tasks will vary and may include legal research, document review, data analysis, contracts and knowledge management and identifying regulatory developments.

Skills and Qualifications:

What skills and attributes are we looking for in applicants

• Law student in the second year (minimum) of a qualifying law degree, or undertaking further legal studies (e.g., LLM, GDL, LPC, CPE)
• Must have completed Contract Law module(s)
• Must NOT hold a Training Contract offer or is undergoing any Pupillage
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Self-starter, proactive, with a willingness to learn

• Fluent in English

Additional Information:

• Location: Kuala Lumpur
• Starting Date: April - July 2026 (Flexible)
• Duration: 3 Months
• Hours: Full-Time
• Year of Study: Bachelors - Penultimate or Final Year of Study

This internship requires you to be available for a period of 3 months.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Malaysia is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

American Express is committed to providing a meaningful learning experience for all interns. Internships are subject to the following terms:

• A Flexible working model, with hybrid or onsite arrangements depending on the role and business needs.
• All internship opportunities are offered solely as temporary learning and development experiences.
• An internship does not constitute employment with the Company and does not create any employer-employee relationship under Malaysian law.
• For the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding any discretionary benefits the Company may choose to offer as part of the internship program, which may be amended or withdrawn at any time at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, interns are not entitled to statutory benefits or any other employment-related rights.
• Participation in an internship does not guarantee future employment with the Company.

• All internship offers by American Express are conditional upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.