Contracts Manager

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:

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!

Your opportunity

• Review and negotiate a broad range of global buy-side agreements across all business areas globally, including software licensing, cloud agreements (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and professional services
• Review and negotiate data processing addendums to ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations, including GDPR
• Draft comprehensive legal and commercial contractual terms as necessary to align with Janus Henderson’s contracting framework and standard methodologies
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with relevant stakeholders to achieve comprehensive contract review and risk assessment, including Procurement, Information Security, Data Privacy, Records Management and Compliance.
• Apply knowledge and corporate policies to mitigate contractual risk
• Assist senior lawyers on litigation matters, such as consolidating information and drafting responses to prepare for and respond to discovery requests
• Provide legal support and guidance to business partners to ensure contract terms meet business needs within acceptable risk tolerance thresholds
• Provide creative and strategic business-oriented solutions to aid in the contract negotiation process
• Identify legal and commercial contractual risks and effectively convey concerns and provide advice to internal business partners to assist in decision-making processes
• Perform research and analysis that helps to ensure Janus Henderson operates in accordance with applicable legal parameters
• Ensure the accuracy of agreements, addendums and amendments
• Advise all areas of the business on a variety of topics, including contracts, Intellectual Property, Information Security and Data Privacy matters
• Assist in updating and maintaining contract templates
• Maintain well developed professional relationships
• Assist in recommending process improvements and efficiencies as needed
• Provide legal support to attorneys and assist with special projects as needed
• Carry out additional 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
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Experience in contract review and negotiation required
• Demonstrated familiarity with legal concepts such as limitation of liability, indemnification, and confidentiality required
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice to have skills

• Paralegal or other relevant legal experience preferred.
• Experience with issues related to intellectual property, warranties, litigation, data protection and privacy regulations (including GDPR) preferred.
• Experience in the mutual fund/financial services or information technology industries preferred.

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

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. This role will be posted through May 14, 2025.

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 candidates 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 .

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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).

You should be willing to 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 applicants’ eligibility for this position.

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.