Legal Counsel in London, United Kingdom

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 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:

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If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

This is a broad legal counsel role. The primary areas of focus will be supporting the Institutional business and our thriving alternatives (hedge funds and closed ended private funds), in particular in EMEA and APAC.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Supporting EMEA Institutional and Intermediary asset management:

• Reviewing, negotiating and drafting Fund and client IMAs, side letters, service provider agreements, and distribution agreements

• Assisting with onboarding and maintenance of clients

• Advising Distribution Compliance, Risk, Finance and Tax regarding regulatory licenses and exemptions, cross-jurisdiction matters, marketing and financial promotions, fund registrations and permissions across global jurisdictions

• Supporting our alternatives legal team in ongoing support to our hedge funds and closed ended private funds business

• Advising the business:

• provide clear and concise advice on legal risk issues to partners across the business;

• problem solve and deliver practical advice to support the delivery of business initiatives;

• advise on consumer duty and treating customers fairly considerations.

• Liaising with external counsel.

• Acting as a point of escalation to other members of the team.

• Carrying 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

• Discounted 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

• Experience working for or with an asset manager with clients in Europe and/or the UK

• Qualified solicitor with a training contract carried out either in private practice or in-house

• 5 years plus PQE is preferable

• Degree qualification

• Strong influencing skills and experience working with senior stakeholders

• Can successfully manage multiple complex projects

• Ability to problem solve and conclude matters

• Logical and methodical approach

• Ability and desire to continuously learn

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to work with minimal supervision across a wide range of work

  Nice to have skills

• Good commercial acumen.

• Ability to manage external legal advisers where relevant.

  Potential for growth

• Mentoring

• Leadership development programs

• Regular training

• Career development services

• Continuing education courses

  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.

  At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications 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 recruiter@janushenderson.com.

  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).

  All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson 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. Janus Henderson 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. All applications are subject to background checks.