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About Business Unit:

The Colleague Experience Group (CEG) has a simple vision: to provide the best colleague experience to all the colleagues. We strive to create a workplace where colleagues feel supported, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. 

 

Within CEG, the Colleague & Labor Relations (CLR) team in Spain plays a key role in ensuring a fair, compliant, and constructive working environment. The team provides expert legal and labor advisory support to the business across a broad range of employment matters, helping leaders make informed decisions aligned with current labor legislation and company policies.  

 

We interpret and apply employment laws, mitigate risks, and ensure consistency and fairness in people-related decisions. 

 

CLR also manages relationships with employee-representative bodies, including the Works Council, leading consultations and negotiations when required. 

 

In addition, the team delivers training and guidance to leaders on labor law topics, employment practices, and workplace policies, promoting compliance, best practices, and a positive employee relations climate. 

 

Key activities will include: 

Through this internship, the candidate will support the Colleague & Labor Relations team in Spain, gaining exposure to a wide range of employment law and employee relations matters within a multinational environment. 

Support data collection, reporting, and tracking of key CLR metrics, including basic analysis of employee relations trends (e.g., terminations, disciplinary actions, accommodations, adaptation of working hours) and preparation of summaries or dashboards. 

 

Coordinate documentation and reporting activities related to recurring CLR processes, ensuring files and case records are properly organized and maintained (e.g., ShareDrive management and document tracking). 

 

Assist in the preparation, formatting, and execution of employment-related documentation (letters, templates, agreements, meeting minutes), including support with document workflows (e.g., DocuSign). 

Provide administrative support in the coordination of Works Council meetings and other recurring forums, including preparation of materials, note-taking, and follow-up on action items.  

Contribute to the review and continuous improvement of CLR processes and templates to enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall colleague experience. 

 

The intern will: 

Gain exposure to an international employment law and employee relations environment, understanding how the Labor Relations team supports the business and contributes to a compliant and positive workplace.  

Develop analytical and organizational skills through support with case tracking, data collection, reporting activities, and basic legal research.

Learn how employment policies and processes are applied in practice within a multinational company. 

Strengthening communication and collaboration skills by working with different stakeholders and supporting recurring team activities and projects. 

 

Desirable Qualifications/Skills & Experience/Language Requirements:  

Law degree. Specialization or coursework in Labor and Employment Law will be considered a plus.  

Previous internship or professional experience in a law firm, or labor relations team is desirable but not required. 

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Fluency in both Spanish and English (written and spoken) is required. Candidates must be fully comfortable working professionally in both languages. 

 

 

American Express is a global organization and as part of your application, please submit your CV in English, as this role requires candidates to demonstrate proficient English writing, reading, and oral communication skills. 

 

More Information: 

Location: Madrid 

Starting Date: Monday 01 June 2026 

Duration: 12 Months  

Hours: 35 hours per week  

 

For Recent Graduate Students:

Alongside your internship you will be enrolled on programme coordinated by Fundación Universidad Empresa (FUE). This programme will allow students to focus on productivity, adaptive management and innovation, to apply their theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting, collaborating directly on the management and optimization of commercial processes. The student will develop essential skills in project management, data analysis, and negotiation, which are critical for future integration into the labor market.  To enroll to the programme, the candidate must have completed the degree or due to submit the final degree project, or the final degree project plus 9 ECTS max.  

 

For Undergraduate Students:

If you are an undergraduate student, your university will need to agree that you can commit to 35hours per week, please ensure you check this with your university prior to applying. 

We 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.