Paralegal; Distribution​/Commercial Contracts

Paralegal (Distribution/Commercial Contracts)

City:
Chicago

Division:
Legal & Co Sec

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!

• Prepare, review, and assist Sales with US mutual fund distribution agreements and alternative fund distribution agreements for clients investing through third‑party intermediary firms, NSCC contracts, institutional client agreements, and agreements for clients investing in separately managed accounts.
• Manage intermediary mutual fund distribution contracts, including drafting updates, revisions and terminations as required.
• Provide legal support for the review and negotiation of investment management agreements and other contracts for institutional clients.
• Assist in managing relationships and contracts for separately managed accounts.
• Manage contracts lifecycle process for intermediary and institutional distribution agreements, including maintenance of contracts within a management system.
• Executes contract processing, including summarizing and tracking key contract terms, and performing contract follow‑up activities as required.
• Provides legal support to business development and sales teams, including the review and analysis of requests for proposals and due diligence questionnaires.
• Support attorneys in the preparation and review of materials provided to boards of trustees. Includes coordinating and managing the collection of information from areas within Janus Henderson in connection with matters that are reported to the board on distribution.
• Manage information provided to outside vendors as needed.
• Assist attorneys in coordinating and responding to document production requests for internal audit, regulatory, or other Fund‑related research.
• Coordinate contract execution with internal/external clients.
• Perform occasional legal research.
• Interact with senior management and Sales with a high level of professionalism and customer service.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

• 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 Class Pass and other health and well‑being benefits
• Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
• Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

• Experience in mutual fund/financial services industry strongly preferred
• Direct experience in the contract review and negotiation process
• Previous experience as a paralegal
• Paralegal certification required
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, and Excel

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Some formal training in negotiation techniques preferred

No

• Regular training
• Continuing education courses

The base salary range for this position is $90,. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will be posted through February 28, 2026.

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