Associate Director, Legal Counsel
About The Position
Janus Henderson is hiring an Associate Director, Legal Counsel to provide day-to-day legal support to business partners across a broad range of business areas, escalating matters to other team members as needed. The role supports the Janus Henderson mutual funds and ETFs, including their disclosure, governance, regulatory matters, and agreements. The successful candidate is expected to help maintain a strong culture of compliance, understand the firm's regulatory obligations, and follow applicable regulated-entity requirements and company policies. The position is hybrid and may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company, department, team, and individual performance.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of 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 demonstrate a strong sense of urgency.
- Admission to at least one state bar.
- Willingness to adhere to the provisions of the Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day legal support for business partners across a broad range of business areas, escalating matters to others on the team as required.
- Review and support preparation of prospectuses, statements of additional information, and supplements for Janus Henderson mutual funds and ETFs.
- Draft new disclosure and work with outside counsel on registration statement matters.
- Prepare and review materials, including minutes, for meetings of the Boards of Trustees of Janus Henderson mutual funds and ETFs, and attend those meetings.
- Assist with the annual 15(c) process for Janus Henderson mutual funds and ETFs.
- Assist with regulatory and business change initiatives.
- Advise on and draft agreements for 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.
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate membership to Wellhub.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Professional development courses and tuition or qualification reimbursement.
- Maternal and paternal leave benefits and family services.
- Employee events and programs, including a 14er challenge.
- Complimentary beverages, snacks, and employee happy hours.
- Mentoring, leadership development programs, regular training, career development services, and continuing education courses.
- Pension and retirement plans.
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
