Managing Counsel

Job Overview Chief Legal Counsel and Secretary – senior‑level position serving Janus Henderson’s U.S. retail and intermediary mutual fund products, including Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series. Responsibilities Primary responsibility for the U.S. retail and intermediary mutual fund disclosure and board support process, coordinating with mutual fund directors, trustee counsel, and Janus Henderson senior management. Oversight and participation in board support for traditional 40 Act mutual funds, including material preparation and corporate governance matters. Coordinate board meetings as Secretary and Legal Counsel for the funds and liaise with fund officers and trustees. Oversee disclosure 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 drafting of fund agreements with service providers and related information coordination. Provide legal support for transfer‑agency matters involving U.S. 40 Act products. Carry out other duties as assigned. What to Expect Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Generous holiday policies Paid volunteer time Support for 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 wellbeing 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, concentrated on 40 Act matters. Prior experience supporting 40 Act fund board process and disclosure process. Law degree required and admission to at least one State Bar. Strong technical expertise with 40 Act matters, particularly for traditional open‑end funds. Superior interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to 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 Mentoring Leadership development programs Regular training Career development services Continuing education courses Compensation The base salary range for this position is $240,000 – $250,000. This range is estimated and actual pay may vary. The role will be posted through July 5, 2026. Annual bonus opportunity: Position eligible for an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool, determined by company, department, team and individual performance. Benefits: Janus Henderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. Equal Opportunity/affirmative action: 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. Compliance: 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. You must 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 eligibility for this position. Legal and Regulatory The posting complies with Colorado law requiring an estimated closing date for job postings. Please note that the base salary may differ from actual compensation. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr GWP