Director, Senior Legal Counsel - Board Governance
Core
Senior attorney providing independent legal judgment and regulatory interpretation to support the Boards of Trustees and committees for Janus Henderson's U.S. retail and intermediary mutual fund products.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel (Board Governance)
Builds
Decision-ready board materials, governance policies, and regulatory compliance frameworks for mutual funds.
Domain
Financial Services / Investment Management / Securities Law
Required skills
U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940 expertise, SEC rule interpretation, board governance knowledge, contract review (Section 15(c)), fiduciary judgment, complex regulatory analysis, board material preparation, stakeholder management, drafting, issue spotting.
Preferred skills
ETF experience, team leadership, process automation.
Technologies
Legal research databases, document management systems.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary attorney for Boards of Trustees and committees; prepare and review board materials; support board meetings and agenda planning; advise on product development and fund lifecycle events; support annual investment advisory contract reviews; advise on governance policies and trustee education; oversee board support staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory potential.
