Company Description

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 global asset management business provides our clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, working internationally across public and private markets.

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

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn?

The L&G Dublin Distribution internship is an 8-week programme, running from June to August. During this time, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills, gain valuable insights, and get hands-on work experience.

What you might work on

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

Kick off with an induction in London to introduce you to L&G and prepare for an exciting internship
Engage with different teams and gain insights from various departments
Learn from senior speakers
Network with fellow interns and build lasting connections

You will be assigned to one of our Dublin Distribution teams for your 8-week placement. Some of the day-to-day activities you may experience might include:

Gaining an understanding of the various Distribution client relationships
Learning about our sales strategies and product offerings
Experiencing how we build and manage client and stakeholder relationships
Assisting in query management and the preparation of presentation and pitch material
Collaborating with other internal departments and teams
Having guidance from your team and manager, who will support you and teach you the day‑to‑day role
Being part of a big team and developing your collaboration skills
Having the opportunity to meet and network with new colleagues within your team and across the wider organisation

Please note we only accept one application per recruitment cycle for our internship roles so please consider all placement positions before applying, as your first application will be considered your only application.

You will also need to have your own valid right to work in the UK.

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Qualifications

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. These include:

On track for a 2.1 Degree in any subject – we are open to all subject backgrounds
In your penultimate of University (i.e. graduating in 2027)
Analytical mind-set
Great communication skills
Flexible and a team-player
High levels of energy, dynamism and commitment
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively

Additional Information

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.

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.

Permanent/Regular or Fixed Term Contract/Temporary: Fixed Term Contract (UK and ROW) / Temporary (US)

L&G Business Unit: Legal & General Investment Management

L&G sub Business Unit: LGIM

Primary Location: Ireland, Dublin

Job Family: Investments

Intern - Distribution & Client Relationship Management Programme - Dublin - 2026

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