Senior Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the firm and help to ensure that the firm operates 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.
• Lead legal workstreams with respect to global investment and trading legal matters, supporting the investment and trading teams, including advising on and negotiating investment‑related documentation.
• Provide legal support for investment and class action matters, presented to boards such as mutual funds, ETFs, and hedge funds, and coordinate board discussion with business partners.
• Assist with regulatory change projects, business change projects, and investment product and distribution initiatives.
• Provide guidance and direction with respect to the work activities of more junior lawyers or paralegals.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role or in financial services, preferably gained in‑house.
• Minimum of 6 years in‑house or law firm experience.
• 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.
• Professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion support.
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services.
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace.
• Discounted membership to ClassPass and other health and well‑being benefits.
• Unique employee events and programs, including a 14‑er challenge.
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and employee happy hours.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. The position will be open through June 21, 2026.

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.

EEO Statement

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.