Overview
Subrogation & Recovery Department – Law Clerk Jobs in Chicago, IL at Cozen O’Connor
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
Prepare, review, and assist Sales with US mutual fund distribution agreements for clients investing through third-party intermediaries, NSCC contracts, institutional clients, and clients investing in separately managed accounts.
Prepare and review contracts related to defined benefit contribution advisory programs and direct retail investments.
Manage intermediary mutual fund distribution contracts, including drafting updates, revisions and terminations as required.
Assist in managing relationships and contracts for separately managed accounts.
Prepares, analyzes, and drafted unregistered fund documentation covering private funds, collective investment trusts, liaising with third party service providers, and filing legal documents with appropriate entities as required.
Provide legal support for the review and negotiation of investment management agreements and other contracts for institutional clients.
Manage contracts lifecycle process for intermediary and institutional distribution agreements, including maintenance of contracts within a management system.
Assist lawyers with contracts and other matters related to the defined benefit contribution program and direct mutual fund shareholder investments.
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.
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
Previous experience as a paralegal
Paralegal certification required
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, and Excel
Nice to have skills
Experience in mutual fund/financial services industry preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
Some formal training in negotiation techniques 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 16, 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 [email protected].
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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.
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Title: Subrogation & Recovery Department – Law Clerk
Company: Cozen O’Connor
Location: Chicago, IL
