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. 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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

This is an opportunity to intern with the American Express legal team, based in Singapore. You will work with a dynamic and driven team of lawyers in the American Express General Counsel’s Organization, who are responsible for supporting American Express’s multiple lines of business across Asia. The successful intern will support the lawyers on a diverse range of matters, including business initiatives, commercial contracts and regulatory issues. Coaching and mentoring will be provided to the intern, who will have the chance to gain invaluable insights to the operations of an in-house legal team, and exposure to a leading global financial services firm.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate Law degree with participating universities (National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Social Sciences)Keen learnerSelf-motivatorExcellent communicator

Why American Express

We believe there’s no better way to achieve your own potential than work with a company that helps other people achieve theirs. At American Express, you’ll be encouraged to push yourself, take smart risks and collaborate across the company. And you won’t be alone – we’ll support you with the right combination of on-the-job experience, mentorship and training. Our project-based programme provides you with the opportunity to address real business challenges and offers you access to senior leaders, professional development activities, fun social events and more.  

We believe the best way to back our customers is to back our people. That's why we are proud to be one of Fortune's 100 Best Company to Work For, and one of Aon Hewitt's Best Employers in Singapore (2011, 2013, 2015-2018).

Additional Details

Application deadline: 28 February 2026Internship period: 11 May 2026 – 17 July 2026 (10 weeks internship programme) Kindly ensure that you are available during this period as the internship period is fixed.

Successful candidates will be informed to attend an onsite assessment and interview. 

Offer of internship with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.