Sr. Legal Manager 28921

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Why work for us?

Janus Henderson is a leading global active asset manager. We exist to help our clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Our team exemplifies our values of putting clients first, acting like owners and succeeding as a team. Our culture is high-energy, collaborative, and forward-thinking with opportunities to grow in an exciting career. We invite you to consider joining our dynamic, global team!

Our culture is the foundation for how we interact with clients and one another as part of our unique, people-focused work environment. We support a flexible hybrid working model that allows teams to build a strong and positive culture by inspiring innovation and increasing collaboration. Currently our hybrid working model allows employees to work 3 or more days in office and the remaining time remotely.

Employees and Managers will discuss and determine what schedule works best for them and the team, with additional flexibility available based on the role, business needs, and individual circumstances. JHI Workplace Practices is subject to change as the future of work within our organization evolves.

Your opportunity 

Support Janus Henderson’s retail direct business channel on various regulatory and compliance matters, including pre-litigation, litigation and other legal proceeding matters.

Assist in the investigation of the facts of claims, cases, and matters, and in the implementation, tracking, and managing litigation holds..

Perform legal research on issues and cases identified by the supervising attorney in support of litigation related matters.

Assist in the production, review, and analysis of documents in connection with the discovery process or in response to subpoenas, including but not limited to determining responsiveness of production materials and drafting summaries of reviewed documents and production materials.

Support the preparation of initial drafts of a variety of legal documents for review by the supervising attorney, such as discovery responses, complaints, motions, and settlement agreements in pre-litigation and litigation matters.

Organize, manage, and analyzes claim, case, and matter documentation; assist the supervising attorney in identifying relevant information including through drafting reports and other documentation for litigation-related matters.

Assist in the review and negotiation of Janus Henderson’s intermediary mutual fund and ETF distribution agreements and separately managed account agreements.

Review contracts and understand contractual agreement terms.

Support the mutual fund, ETF and separately managed account contract review process, including assisting in the agreement drafting, negotiation and risk assessment process.

Work closely with internal department to validate new contract terms and seek approvals as needed.

Perform routine legal support activities, including word-processing, preparing basic contracts, presentations, correspondence, and other legal documents, and communicating with internal and external clients. 

Support the Janus Henderson’s corporate insurance program.

Coordinate with supervising attorneys to support the firm’s global insurance program and policy maintenance and assist in submitting notice of potential claims to and provide status to insurance broker.

Research and address inquiries regarding policy coverage and provisions from internal and external parties

Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations

Generous Holiday policies

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

All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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

Paralegal certification or significant paralegal experience

Experience in litigation management, reviewing and analyzing case-related documents and records

Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and routine correspondence for pre-litigation and litigation related matters

Critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to make decisions based on applicable laws and underlying risk

Proficiency in viewing, annotating, and organizing litigation support related documents

Nice to have skills

Four to five years’ experience as a paralegal

Experience in mutual fund/financial services industry

Experience with various corporate and transactional matters, ideally but not necessarily in financial services

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

Familiarity with complex contracts and experience managing the contract review, negotiation and execution process, including a firm understanding of risk management as it applies to the contract management process  

Advanced analytical and research skills

Ability to follow complex instructions and processes with the ability to work with little supervision

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Potential for growth

Mentoring

Leadership development programs

Regular training

Career development services

Continuing education courses

Compensation information 

The base salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

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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 page here

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).

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Company info

Janus Capital Group Inc.
Website : http://www.janus.com