Associate Director, Legal Counsel

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

• Clients Come First - Always
• Execution Supersedes Intention
• Together We Win
• Diversity Improves Results
• Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

About the role

• Provide day-to-day legal support for business partners across a broad range of business areas, with escalation to others in the team as required
• Review and support the preparation of fund prospectuses, statements of additional information, and supplements for the Janus Henderson mutual funds and ETFs, including drafting new disclosure and working with outside counsel on registration statement matters
• Prepare and review materials, including minutes, for, and attend, meetings of the Boards of Trustees of the Janus Henderson mutual funds and ETFs
• Assist with the annual 15(c) process for Janus Henderson mutual funds and ETFs
• Assist with regulatory and business change initiatives
• Advise and draft agreements for the Janus Henderson mutual funds and ETFs
• Maintain and foster a strong culture of compliance
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience within a law firm or financial services company
• Knowledge and understanding of the Investment Company Act of 1940
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to exercise sound legal judgment balanced with business needs
• Ability to prioritize across a wide range of work and to demonstrate a strong sense of urgency
• Admission to at least one state bar

Benefits

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous holiday policies
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
• Annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool, funded based on company profits and determined by company, department, team, and individual performance
• Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000.