Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced members of our in-house Legal team, supporting with a variety of legal work across the company’s global business operations
• Salary: £22,500 per annum
• Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses, hybrid working options, generous holiday allowance, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, comprehensive travel insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training, interest-free travel loan scheme, discounted gym memberships, and more
• Role Type: Full-time, temporary apprenticeship, running for approximately 24 months
• Start Date: The role will commence on Monday 5th August 2024. The deadline for applications is Friday 5th July 2024
• Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge

About the Role

In January 2024, Costello Medical reached the milestone of 400 global employees. As the company continues to expand, so does our in-house Legal team, all of whom play a vital role in driving our commercial strategies and contributing to the management of various legal aspects, such as data protection, intellectual property, commercial property, employment, and more.

Due to this exciting growth, we are seeking a talented Legal Apprentice who is eager to make a significant impact on Costello Medical’s evolving legal framework. Working closely with experienced members of the team, you will contribute to the smooth running of our Legal function across all regions in which we operate. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and proactive individual to gain exposure to a range of legal work and projects with a commercial focus, all whilst developing the skills and knowledge needed to build a career in law.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with client and supplier negotiations
• Day-to-day management of the company’s internal document management system, Parchment
• Providing administrative support for a range of legal projects and collaborations across the company
• Conducting legal research across a range of topics and jurisdictions
• Organising and attending meetings, taking minutes, and creating actionable insights
• Supporting with the creation and provision of company-wide and divisional training
• Helping to develop and manage company-wide legal policy frameworks
• Providing a variety of ad-hoc support for senior colleagues across the Legal team and the wider Operations team, where required

The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Certificate of Higher Education in Law and Legal Practice, which usually takes around 24 months to complete. The apprenticeship training will be provided online by BPP and will include tutor support, access to a virtual learning environment and regular webinars. Further details about the apprenticeship can be found here: https://www.bpp.com/courses/law/apprenticeships/paralegal-apprenticeship

Alongside your structured learning, you will receive on-the-job training and support from several members of our Legal team, including our Head of Legal, Duncan Drummond, who has acquired a wealth of experience in the legal sector throughout his professional career thus far. We also have two other colleagues who have recently completed, or are in the process of completing, their own Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), and can provide support and guidance as needed.

Following completion of the apprenticeship, you could be given the opportunity to apply for a permanent position at Costello Medical with the option of further study.

Career Profile

We offer many opportunities for personal and professional development at Costello Medical. Please click below to read first-hand accounts from our colleagues about their time with the company: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/working-at-costello-medical/

Requirements

About You

The successful candidate will be proactive and eager to take on new challenges with a friendly, positive, and ‘can-do’ attitude. You will also value the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced office environment.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• A minimum of 3 A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) at grade C or higher
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, at grade 5 or higher
• A genuine interest in learning about in-house legal work and a desire to pursue a career in law
• Excellent written and spoken English, and the confidence to communicate information clearly and concisely
• Self-motivation, self-awareness, and a willingness to grow your skills and knowledge in a fast-paced office environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• An understanding of legal information and a commitment to upholding its confidentiality
• A friendly and approachable demeanour, alongside a dedication to providing excellent customer service both internally and externally

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite would be desirable, but is not essential for this apprenticeship, as full training would be provided.

Benefits

About Costello Medical

Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations. Our mission is to be a community of the very best people, building trusted partnerships across the healthcare sector by delivering an exceptional service. Our vision is to be a leading global partner consistently striving for meaningful and outstanding contributions that improve people’s health and lives.

We are committed to our company values which are central to creating our fun, friendly and innovative workplace in which we strive to deliver the highest standards of quality. As a result, we have been listed in The Top 100 Companies to Work For list for six consecutive years.

On 27th May 2022, Costello Medical received its certification as a B Corporation. We are really proud of this achievement as it demonstrates that Costello Medical is meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. We underwent a rigorous assessment that covered the whole of our business including employee benefits, charitable giving, and sustainability. We believe this certification is external validation of our mission to be a force for good.

The Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes a telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team, followed by a short assessment for you to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to an interview with senior members of our Legal team.

We are currently recruiting for our start date on Monday 5th August 2024, and the apprenticeship will run for approximately 24 months. The deadline for applications is Friday 5th July 2024, with interviews taking place shortly after. We would strongly recommend applying as early as possible so that we can begin processing your application.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide. Please click here to read more about this and contact the People Team via recruitment@costellomedical.com should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Please note that this role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge. You can learn more about our office locations here: www.costellomedical.com/careers/locations

What We Offer

• A salary of £22,500 per annum
• A discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year
• Full funding and study leave to complete the Level 3 Certificate of Higher Education in Law and Legal Practice
• A platform for you to start and build your career with a growing and award-winning company that focuses on the wellbeing, motivation, and development of its staff at all levels
• The opportunity to learn from, and be mentored by, a team of experienced professionals
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays
• The chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation
• Flexible benefits scheme offering additional holiday, cash payments and pension contributions
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis
• Cycle to Work scheme and an interest-free travel loan scheme
• Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Comprehensive travel insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Regular company-funded social activities

Please click here to learn about our reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/benefits-package-in-the-uk/

How to Apply

You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both. As written communication is a vital skill for this role, if your cover letter is suspected to have been generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), your application is likely to be disqualified. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved, where applicable.

Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@costellomedical.com if you have any questions about the role or application process.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.