Public Affairs and Policy Manager

London, gb March 24, 2026 Full Time

L&G is committed to being a trusted voice in financial services and a thought leader on key policy issues. As Public Affairs and Policy Manager, you’ll help shape our engagement with government, parliamentarians and policymaker - particularly in the asset management space. This is a strategic and externally-facing role, ideal for someone with strong political insight and a passion for influencing policy in a meaningful way.

What you’ll be doing:

Shaping policy positions: Proactively supporting the development of Legal & General’s policy agenda, aligned with our corporate strategy. This includes building a strong understanding of the business and cultivating effective relationships within asset management and across the Group
Supporting the leadership team: Providing timely political analysis and briefings on relevant developments to support the Group CEO, Group Management Committee, and other senior leaders in making informed decisions and communicating our policy positions externally
Horizon scanning: Monitoring the political and public policy landscape to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities—particularly in relation to asset management. Evaluating their strategic relevance and communicate insights effectively to internal stakeholders. Contributing to the delivery of a robust public policy management framework
Group-wide processes: Supporting the delivery of efficient internal processes and timely information sharing across divisions. Work closely with the Head of Public Affairs and Policy and the wider team to ensure strong cross-organisational collaboration and forward planning
Advocating the L&G position: Representing Legal & General externally with key stakeholders, including politicians, advisers, civil servants, and trade bodies. Drafting consultation responses, participate in events, and contribute to the company’s external policy engagement
Thought leadership: Assisting the Director of Public Affairs and Policy in developing and delivering a research and engagement strategy that supports business priorities and enables the rollout of impactful, group-wide campaigns
Consumer Duty: Ensuring the Public Affairs team responds effectively to public body requests and correspondence, maintaining high standards of accountability and alignment with Consumer Duty obligations