Associate Director, Legal Counsel
About The Position
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 year’s 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
Nice To Haves
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses
Responsibilities
- 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
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
- Competitive compensation
- Pension/retirement plans
- Various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
