Legal Counsel 29041

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Why work for us?
Janus Henderson is a leading global active asset manager. We exist to help our clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Our team exemplifies our values of putting clients first, acting like owners and succeeding as a team. Our culture is high-energy, collaborative, and forward-thinking with opportunities to grow in an exciting career. We invite you to consider joining our dynamic, global team!
Our culture is the foundation for how we interact with clients and one another as part of our unique, people-focused work environment. We support a flexible hybrid working model that allows teams to build a strong and positive culture by inspiring innovation and increasing collaboration. Currently our hybrid working model allows employees to work 3 or more days in office and the remaining time remotely.
Employees and Managers will discuss and determine what schedule works best for them and the team, with additional flexibility available based on the role, business needs, and individual circumstances. JHI Workplace Practices is subject to change as the future of work within our organization evolves.
Your opportunity
Advise on, reviewing and negotiating investment management agreements, investment advisory agreements and side letters with institutional investors
Providing legal support for the entire institutional client life cycle including Request for Proposal requests; onboarding; mandate changes; transitions and terminations
Advise on, reviewing and negotiating a variety of fund related (e.g., hedge funds, commingled pools, collective investment trusts) legal documents including investment management agreements, distribution related agreements as well as other asset management related agreements with clients and service providers
Provide support to Product Development, advising on various legal matters and risk and controls related to new product ideas, structures, and relevant legal issues
Provide legal support to our distribution and compliance colleagues on regulations and laws affecting our distribution activities
Assisting generally with legal issues arising with funds and investors from time to time and providing ad hoc legal advice to other internal departments
Prepare responses to audit or regulatory requests, including coordination with JHI teams to collect relevant documents and information
Assist others on the legal team with matters arising from time to time
Instruct and manage external counsel
Carry out other 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
Two to five years’ experience as a lawyer within a law firm or financial services company preferred
Experience with registered investment company rules and regulations preferred
JD From an accredited law school
Member in good standing of the Colorado Bar or the bar of any other state
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize appropriately across a wide range of work
Strong exercise of judgment
Nice to have skills
Ability to proactively build relationships at all levels within the organization
Flexible, adaptable and keen to be involved in a wide variety of legal work
Strong professional presence with good interpersonal, team working and influencing skills
Good commercial acumen
Strong analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to find innovative solutions within acceptable levels of risk
Potential for growth
Mentoring
Leadership development programs
Regular training
Career development services
Continuing education courses
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 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 ****
Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
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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).
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