Senior Legal Counsel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Paid volunteer time

Support for professional development

Family services

Job summary

Janus Henderson Global Investors in Denver is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and ensure compliance with legal risks. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of in-house or law firm experience and strong analytical and organisational skills.

The position offers generous holiday policies, professional development support, and a hybrid working model, alongside a competitive salary range of $180,000–$200,000.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role or in financial services.
• Minimum of 6 years of in-house or law firm experience.
• Commitment to continuous education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to ensure operations remain within legal risk levels.
• Lead legal workstreams related to global investment and trading matters.
• Guide and direct the work activities of junior lawyers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Team management

Mentoring skills

Job description

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 is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world‑class service.

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

Senior Legal Counsel – Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the firm and ensure operations remain within acceptable legal risk levels.
• Act as day‑to‑day legal support for business partners across a broad range of business areas, in conjunction with external counsel and the internal legal team as required.
• Lead legal workstreams related to global investment and trading matters, advising on and negotiating investment‑related documentation.
• Provide legal support for investment and class‑action matters, presenting to boards such as mutual funds, ETFs, and hedge funds, and coordinating board discussions with business partners.
• Assist with regulatory change projects, business change initiatives, and investment product and distribution programmes.
• Guide and direct the work activities of junior lawyers and paralegals.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned, including compliance with the firm’s regulatory obligations and JHI policies.

Benefits

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
• Generous holiday policies.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Support for professional development including tuition and qualification reimbursement.
• Inclusive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Maternal and paternal leave benefits and family services.
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace.
• Discounted membership to ClassPass and other health and wellbeing benefits.
• Unique employee events and programs, including a 14er challenge.
• Complimentary beverages, snacks, and employee happy hours.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role or in financial services, preferably in‑house.
• Minimum of 6 years of in‑house or law firm experience.
• Advanced analytical and research skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Strong mentoring and leadership development skills.
• Commitment to continuous education and training.

Compensation and Bonus

Base salary range: $180,000 – $200,000 (actual pay may vary).

Open through June 21, 2026.

Annual bonus eligibility: discretionary award from the profit pool, based on company, department, team, and individual performance.

EEO and Diversity 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.