Managing Counsel

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together. 

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity 

As Managing Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and broader counsel on complex, strategic, firm-wide issues. You will lead the legal workstream on projects across the wider legal team in the U.K., Hong Kong and the U.S. and serve as an escalation point within the legal department. You may serve as an advisory member on one or more functional committees.  You will have a deep commercial understanding and an ability to balance commercial interest against legal risk. As a Managing Counsel, you will be an ambassador for the team and promote the work we do.  You will be responsible for supervising and providing guidance to junior lawyers and paralegals.

You will:

• 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.  

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

• 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

Supervisory responsibilities

• Yes

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. 

Compensation information

The base salary range for this position is $250,000.00 - $260,000.00. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain open through the end of September 2025.

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 candidates 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 recruiter@janushenderson.com.

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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).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.

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.