Legal PA

Irving Knight Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property firm in the City of Westminster is looking for a Senior Public Affairs Manager. In this role, you will shape the corporate affairs function, providing strategic insights on legislative developments while collaborating with senior leadership. You will need proven public affairs experience, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex policies into clear narratives. This position is ideal for candidates passionate about driving change in the property sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public affairs, government relations, or policy roles within the property or real estate sectors.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with policymakers, industry groups, and stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, compelling narratives.
• Effective collaboration skills to work across functions, including communications, legal, and risk management teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to work proactively and adapt to an evolving policy landscape.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insight and analysis on political, legislative, and regulatory developments affecting the property sector.
• Support senior leadership in external policy engagement and consultations.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure cohesive messaging and policy alignment.
• Promote understanding of the political and regulatory environment internally.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks to evaluate campaign effectiveness.
• Regularly update the Executive Team on policy developments and stakeholder insights.

Skills

Public affairs experience

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Effective collaboration

Adaptability to policy changes

Job description

Senior Public Affairs Manager

Talent Frame has partnered exclusively with a leading Property and Real Estate firm to recruit a Senior Public Affairs Manager for their growing Corporate Affairs division. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and develop the corporate affairs function of this growing organisation, driving change in the property sector, improving processes, and creating opportunities for people to advance on the property ladder. Previous experience in the property or real estate space is imperative.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insight and analysis on political, legislative, and regulatory developments affecting the property and financial services sectors.
• Support senior leadership in external policy engagement, including consultations, committee hearings, and industry forums.
• Collaborate with external agencies and internal teams to ensure cohesive messaging and policy alignment across communications and legal departments.
• Promote understanding of the political and regulatory environment internally, embedding public affairs awareness within the organisation.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform ongoing strategies.
• Regularly update the Executive Team on policy developments, risks, and stakeholder insights.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public affairs, government relations, or policy roles within the property or real estate sectors.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with policymakers, industry groups, and stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, compelling narratives.
• Effective collaboration skills to work across functions, including communications, legal, and risk management teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to work proactively and adapt to an evolving policy landscape.

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.