Legal Apprentice
AESSEAL PLC
About the Role
The Business Administration Apprentice role offers structured development within a professional legal environment, combining practical experience with formal apprenticeship training, and supporting the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the Legal function.
- Provide general administrative support, including answering telephones, managing incoming queries, scanning, printing, filing, and document handling
- Create, maintain, and improve structured filing systems for legal documentation, both digital and physical
- Review and amend contracts such as (but not limited to) non-disclosure agreements with the relevant training provided
- Produce relevant documents, correspondence, meeting notes and presentations using Microsoft Office tools
- Draft correspondence relevant to legal matters as requested by the team
- Proofread legal and corporate documents for accuracy in spelling, consistency, and clarity
- Assist with diary coordination and meeting preparation
- Communicate professionally with internal colleagues and, where appropriate, external parties such as clients, financial institutions, regulators, and public notaries
- Assist with research tasks in support of legal queries, projects, or audits
- Provide flexible, ad hoc support to the Legal team and assist with cross‑functional tasks when required
- Handle confidential and sensitive information in accordance with GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and internal policies
- Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a calm and organised manner
AESSEAL PLC are a forward‑thinking and supportive employer who aim to offer ongoing opportunities for apprentices after their programme, depending on business needs and individual performance.
About the Training
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected
to work towards the L3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
About the Employer
AESSEAL PLC is a global engineering company based in Rotherham, best known for making mechanical seals and support systems that help keep machinery running safely and reliably in lots of different industries, from cars and chemicals to food production and marine equipment. [pitchbook.com]
The company started in 1979 and has grown massively over the years. Today, AESSEAL has nearly 2,000 employees and supplies customers in more than 100 countries, making it one of the world leaders in its field. [rothbiz.co.uk]
AESSEAL is known for being innovative and environmentally focused, using advanced technology to help reduce energy and water use and to improve the way equipment runs. They aim to give excellent customer service and are always looking for ways to improve and stay ahead in the industry. [aesseal.com]
One exciting part of the company is their impressive Factory for the Future in Rotherham. It’s a modern, eco‑friendly facility designed to support sustainable manufacturing, and it’s been described as a “temple of innovation.” It also reflects AESSEAL’s commitment to creating high‑quality local jobs and investing long‑term in the area. [rothbiz.co.uk]
For students and apprentices, AESSEAL offers a forward‑thinking, supportive environment, with lots of opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of a company that’s making a real impact in engineering and sustainability worldwide.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Training Provider
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Course/Training
Business administrator (level 3)