Paralegal (Distribution/Commercial Contracts)

Janus Henderson Investors•Chicago, IL

47d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

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
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.