Managing Counsel

Your opportunity

This senior-level position will service as Chief Legal Counsel and Secretary to Janus Henderson’s U.S. retail and intermediary mutual fund products, referred to as Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series. You will have primary responsibility for management of the fund registration statement disclosure process and support of the mutual fund Board of Trustees, including oversight of materials and meeting process for traditional open-end mutual funds. You will also have oversight of product development matters for mutual funds and ETFs, and the board process related to ETFs.

• You will:
• - Have primary responsibility for Janus Henderson’s U.S. retail and intermediary mutual fund disclosure and board support process requiring close coordination with various stakeholders. Including mutual fund directors (interested and disinterested), outside/Trustee counsel, and members of Janus Henderson’s senior management team
• - Oversee and have significant participation in board support for traditional ’40 Act mutual funds, including board material preparation, coordination of materials with counsel and the board, and other corporate governance matters
• - Be responsible for coordinating board meetings in the capacity as Secretary and Legal Counsel for the funds and serving as liaison with fund officers and trustees
• - Oversee the disclosure process for new and existing U.S. mutual fund products, including prospectuses, statements of additional information, and proxy/merger statements on Form N-1A and Form N-14
• - Participate in the product development process for 40 Act products and ETFs
• - Oversee the board process for launching ETFs and coordination with the ETF Board
• - Oversee the drafting of fund agreements with fund service providers, as well as preparing and coordinating related information
• - Provide legal support for transfer agency matters involving the US 40 Act products
• - Carry out other duties as assigned

Must have skills

• 12+ years of experience as an attorney within a law firm or financial services company with concentration on ’40 Act matters
• Prior experience supporting ’40 Act fund board process and ’40 Act fund disclosure process
• Law degree required and admission to at least one State Bar
• Strong technical expertise with ’40 Act matters, in particular for traditional open-end funds
• Superior interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to effectively interact with senior management, trustee counsel and disinterested directors of fund boards
• Ability to lead board meetings
• Ability to effectively manage a team of attorneys and paralegals
• Ability to exercise excellent legal judgement balanced with business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team coordinated environment while also independently managing the board process
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Nice to have skills

• Experience supporting ETFs preferred but not required

Supervisory responsibilities

Yes

Potential for growth

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

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $240,000 - $250,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will be posted through July 5, 2026.