Senior Fund Legal & Board Counsel — Mutual Funds

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: 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 This senior-level position will service as Chief Legal Counsel and Secretary to Janus Henderson’s U.S. retail and intermediary mutual fund products, referred to as Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series. You will have primary responsibility for management of the fund registration statement disclosure process and support of the mutual fund Board of Trustees, including oversight of materials and meeting process for traditional open-end mutual funds. You will also have oversight of product development matters for mutual funds and ETFs, and the board process related to ETFs. You will: Have primary responsibility for Janus Henderson’s U.S. retail and intermediary mutual fund disclosure and board support process requiring close coordination with various stakeholders. Including mutual fund directors (interested and disinterested), outside/Trustee counsel, and members of Janus Henderson’s senior management team Oversee and have significant participation in board support for traditional ’40 Act mutual funds, including board material preparation, coordination of materials with counsel and the board, and other corporate governance matters Be responsible for coordinating board meetings in the capacity as Secretary and Legal Counsel for the funds and serving as liaison with fund officers and trustees Oversee the disclosure process for new and existing U.S. mutual fund products, including prospectuses, statements of additional information, and proxy/merger statements on Form N-1A and Form N-14 Participate in the product development process for 40 Act products and ETFs Oversee the board process for launching ETFs and coordination with the ETF Board Oversee the drafting of fund agreements with fund service providers, as well as preparing and coordinating related information Provide legal support for transfer agency matters involving the US 40 Act products Carry out other duties as assigned What to expect when you join our firm Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations 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 Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app Corporate 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 12+ years of experience as an attorney within a law firm or financial services company with concentration on ’40 Act matters Prior experience supporting ’40 Act fund board process and ’40 Act fund disclosure process Law degree required and admission to at least one State Bar Strong technical expertise with ’40 Act matters, in particular for traditional open-end funds Superior interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to effectively interact with senior management, trustee counsel and disinterested directors of fund boards Ability to lead board meetings Ability to effectively manage a team of attorneys and paralegals Ability to exercise excellent legal judgement balanced with business needs Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a team coordinated environment while also independently managing the board process Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to work with minimum supervision Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel Carry out other duties as assigned Nice to have skills Experience supporting ETFs preferred but not required Supervisory responsibilities Yes Potential for growth Regular training Continuing education courses Compensation information The base salary range for this position is $240,000 - $250,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will be posted through June 5, 2026. Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io .

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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 pagehere . 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF