Public Affairs Senior Executive

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.

We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.

We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income.

Our Group Functions provide the services that all areas of the business need. This requires a talented and diverse team behind the scenes, who enable everyone at L&G to do what they do best. 

Joining us means helping to improve the lives of our customers and contributing to the success of the business every day.

Legal & General is committed to shaping a better future through responsible business practices and meaningful engagement with policymakers. As a Public Affairs Senior Executive, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that ensures our voice is heard on the issues that matter. This role offers a unique opportunity to build experience in public affairs, contribute to policy development, and support our reputation as a forward-thinking organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitoring and reporting on political and public policy developments
• Identifying policy risks and opportunities across the Group
• Coordinating internal processes and supporting cross-team collaboration
• Conducting research to help shape policy positions
• Supporting external engagement, including meetings and events
• Assisting with consultation responses and outreach activities
• Delivering engagement campaigns and research projects
• Responding to public body requests in line with Consumer Duty obligations

Who we’re looking for:

• Understanding of the UK political and public policy landscape
• Interest in political affairs and policymaking
• Awareness of the asset management sector and its policy environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in public affairs, policy or political environments
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Confidence in engaging with external stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.