Senior Legal Counsel at Janus Henderson

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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! Your opportunity As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and broader counsel on complex, strategic, firm-wide issues. You will have a deep commercial understanding and an ability to balance commercial interest against legal risk. You will: • Provide legal advice to the firm and help to ensure that the firm operates in accordance within an acceptable level of legal risk. • Act as day-to-day legal support for business partners across a broad range of business areas, in conjunction with external counsel where relevant and with escalation to others in the team as required. • Leading legal workstreams with respect to global Investment and trading legal matters, supporting the investment and trading teams, including advising on and negotiating investment related documentation. • Legal support for investment and class action matters, presented to boards, such as mutual funds, ETFs, and hedge funds, and coordinating board discussion with business partners. • Assist with regulatory change projects, business change projects and investment product and distribution initiatives; • Provide guidance and direction with respect to the work activities of more junior lawyers or paralegals. • Carry out additional duties as assigned. What to expect when you join our firm • Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations • Generous Holiday policies • 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 • All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services • Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app • Discounted membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits • Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge • Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours Must have skills • Extensive experience in a similar role or in financial services preferably gained in-house • Minimum of 6 years in house or law firm is preferable • Advanced analytical and research skills • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Experience managing and developing a team Supervisory responsibilities • No Potential for growth • Mentoring • Leadership development programs • Regular training • Career development services • Continuing education courses Compensation information The base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This position will be open through September 15, 2026. Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed. You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com #LI-NA1 #LI-HYBRID Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance. Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here . Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion). You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

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Why work for us?
A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together .
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!
Your opportunity
Provide legal advice to the firm and help to ensure that the firm operates in accordance within an acceptable level of legal risk.
Act as day-to-day legal support for business partners across a broad range of business areas, in conjunction with external counsel where relevant and with escalation to others in the team as required.
Leading legal workstreams with respect to global Investment and trading legal matters, supporting the investment and trading teams, including advising on and negotiating investment related documentation.
Legal support for investment and class action matters, presented to boards, such as mutual funds, ETFs, and hedge funds, and coordinating board discussion with business partners.
Assist with regulatory change projects, business change projects and investment product and distribution initiatives;
Provide guidance and direction with respect to the work activities of more junior lawyers or paralegals.
Carry out additional duties as assigned.
What to expect when you join our firm
Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
Generous Holiday policies
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
All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
Discounted membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

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