Responsible Investing Internship 2025

Legal & General is one of Europe’s largest asset managers, providing clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, across public and private markets. As a global investor, we are present where our clients most need us – from Hong Kong and Singapore, to Chicago and major European financial hubs.

Created by combining our investment management (LGIM) and asset origination (LGC) capabilities, our Asset Management division works with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers – which include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions – and deliver enhanced shareholder returns.

Joining us means becoming part of a market-leading team, with capabilities across the full spectrum of asset classes, with an enduring commitment to responsible investment and creating long-term, sustainable value for our clients and partners.

Job description

Looking for a summer internship in Responsible Investing that sharpens both your commercial acumen and technical skills?

Join our 2025 Legal & General Summer Internship! We’re seeking undergraduates eager to contribute to our success. If selected, you’ll be part of our esteemed Investment team.

Responsible investing and active ownership are core to our approach: our very purpose in Asset Management is to create a better future through responsible investing. Dedicated teams work together and across the organisation to integrate environmental, social and governance factors into our investment and stewardship activities, across the asset classes and the varied spectrum of our clients’ objectives.

These include active ownership and stewardship activities (including actioning voting rights of the shares we hold); company, market and thematic research; investment processes and solutions, across all asset classes and investment styles.

Our teams develop the policies, frameworks and strategies that drive our engagement with companies and governments, how we assess sustainability within our investment portfolios, and the products we offer to meet our clients’ sustainability objectives.

What you'll be doing

During your 8-week placement in July and August, you’ll:

• Kick off with an induction to introduce you to L&G and prepare for an exciting internship
• Gain first-hand experience by working with our Responsible Investing team.
• Learn from senior speakers
• Network with fellow interns and build lasting connections

Day to day activities may include

• Research & due diligence: support decision-making with thorough research
• Information collation: gather data for reporting
• Presentation preparation: create impactful PowerPoint presentations
• Liaise with stakeholders
• Improve team processes with fresh perspectives
• Skill development: learn new skills and understand how our business operates

Qualifications

What we're looking for

We’re seeking penultimate-year undergraduates with an inquisitive mind and a desire to learn. No prior industry experience is required, but we’ll want to see that you have the tools to develop quickly:

• On track for a 2.1 Degree with a preferable focus on environmental and/or social related topics
• In your penultimate of University (i.e. graduating in 2026)
• Curiosity & motivation: eager to learn about Investment Management.
• Analytical mindset
• Great communication skills
• Team Player: Flexible and collaborative.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively

 Please note, you can only apply to one intern programme. Choose carefully, as only your first application will be considered.

Additional Information

Benefits

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming 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 strive to be open, mindful and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.