Janus Henderson Investors · 1 day ago
Managing Counsel
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$250K/yr - $260K/yr
10+ years expJanus Henderson Investors is dedicated to helping clients achieve superior financial outcomes through disciplined investments and insights. As Managing Counsel, you will provide legal advice on complex firm-wide issues, oversee legal matters related to investment and distribution, and supervise junior lawyers and paralegals.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to the firm and help to ensure that the firm operates in accordance within an acceptable level of legal risk
Act as day-to-day legal support for business partners across a broad range of business areas, in conjunction with external counsel where relevant and with escalation to others in the team as required
Advise on matters related to various legal documents, which may include investment management agreements, primary offering memorandum, distribution related agreements as well as other asset management related agreements with clients and service providers
Oversight of all global Investment, Trading and derivative legal matters, supporting the investment and trading teams, including advising on and negotiating investment related documentation
Oversight of US intermediary and institutional distribution legal matters, supporting the distribution and sales teams and advising on distribution agreements
Legal support for investment and distribution matters, and class action matters, presented to boards, such as mutual funds, ETFs, and hedge funds, and coordinating board discussion with business partners
Provide support to Product Development, advising on various legal matters and risk and controls
Assist with regulatory change projects, business change projects and investment product and distribution initiatives
Provides guidance and direction and supervises the work activities of more junior lawyers or paralegals
Carry out additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in a similar role or in financial services preferably gained in-house
Minimum of 10 years in house or law firm is preferable
Advanced analytical and research skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience managing and developing a team
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
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
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.
Competitive compensation
Pension/retirement plans
Various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
Company
Janus Henderson Investors
Janus Henderson Investors is an asset management company that provides investment products and portfolio management services to its clients.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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General Catalyst
2025-12-22Private Equity
2025-12-22Acquired
2017-05-30IPO
Leadership Team
Roger Thompson
Group CFO
Recent News
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