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Janus Henderson Investors · 2 days ago

Paralegal (Distribution/Commercial Contracts)

Janus Henderson Investors is dedicated to helping clients achieve superior financial outcomes. They are seeking a Paralegal to assist with the preparation and review of mutual fund distribution agreements and provide legal support for various contractual agreements.

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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

Qualification

Mutual fund experienceContract negotiationParalegal certificationAdvanced computer skillsLegal researchCustomer serviceProfessionalism

Required

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
Some formal training in negotiation techniques preferred

Benefits

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

Company

Janus Henderson Investors

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Janus Henderson Investors is an asset management company that provides investment products and portfolio management services to its clients.

H1B Sponsorship

Janus Henderson Investors has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (22)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
General Catalyst
2025-12-22Private Equity
2025-12-22Acquired
2017-05-30IPO

Leadership Team

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Roger Thompson
Group CFO
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