Senior Legal Counsel

Janus Henderson Investors; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday policies

Paid volunteer time

Professional development courses

Maternal/paternal leave benefits

Complimentary subscription to Headspace

Discounted health benefits

Employee events and programs

Complimentary snacks and happy hours

Job summary

Janus Henderson Investors in Denver is seeking an experienced legal professional to provide advice ensuring compliance and to support business partners across various areas. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of in-house or law firm experience, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

The position offers a base salary range of $180,000 to $200,000, hybrid working options, and numerous benefits including paid volunteer time and professional development courses.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role in financial services.
• Minimum of 6 years in-house or law firm experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to ensure compliance with legal risk.
• Support investment and trading teams with legal matters.
• Assist with regulatory and business change projects.

Skills

Legal advice

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Job description

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.