Paralegal (Distribution/Commercial Contracts)
About The Position
Prepare, review, and assist Sales with US mutual fund distribution agreements and alternative fund distribution agreements for clients investing through third-party intermediary firms, NSCC contracts, institutional client agreements, and agreements for clients investing in separately managed accounts. Manage intermediary mutual fund distribution contracts, including drafting updates, revisions and terminations as required. Provide legal support for the review and negotiation of investment management agreements and other contracts for institutional clients. Assist in managing relationships and contracts for separately managed accounts. Manage contracts lifecycle process for intermediary and institutional distribution agreements, including maintenance of contracts within a management system. Executes contract processing, including summarizing and tracking key contract terms, and performing contract follow-up activities as required. Provides legal support to business development and sales teams, including the review and analysis of requests for proposals and due diligence questionnaires. Support attorneys in the preparation and review of materials provided to boards of trustees. Includes coordinating and managing the collection of information from areas within Janus Henderson in connection with matters that are reported to the board on distribution. Manage information provided to outside vendors as needed. Assist attorneys in coordinating and responding to document production requests for internal audit, regulatory, or other Fund-related research. Coordinate contract execution with internal/external clients. Perform occasional legal research. Interact with senior management and Sales with a high level of professionalism and customer service. Carry out additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience in mutual fund/financial services industry strongly preferred
- Direct experience in the contract review and negotiation process
- Previous experience as a paralegal
- Paralegal certification required
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, and Excel
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
- Some formal training in negotiation techniques preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and assist Sales with US mutual fund distribution agreements and alternative fund distribution agreements for clients investing through third-party intermediary firms, NSCC contracts, institutional client agreements, and agreements for clients investing in separately managed accounts.
- Manage intermediary mutual fund distribution contracts, including drafting updates, revisions and terminations as required.
- Provide legal support for the review and negotiation of investment management agreements and other contracts for institutional clients.
- Assist in managing relationships and contracts for separately managed accounts.
- Manage contracts lifecycle process for intermediary and institutional distribution agreements, including maintenance of contracts within a management system.
- Executes contract processing, including summarizing and tracking key contract terms, and performing contract follow-up activities as required.
- Provides legal support to business development and sales teams, including the review and analysis of requests for proposals and due diligence questionnaires.
- Support attorneys in the preparation and review of materials provided to boards of trustees. Includes coordinating and managing the collection of information from areas within Janus Henderson in connection with matters that are reported to the board on distribution.
- Manage information provided to outside vendors as needed.
- Assist attorneys in coordinating and responding to document production requests for internal audit, regulatory, or other Fund-related research.
- Coordinate contract execution with internal/external clients.
- Perform occasional legal research.
- Interact with senior management and Sales with a high level of professionalism and customer service.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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
- Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
- Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
- Corporate 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
