Collinson is the global, privately‑owned company dedicated to helping the world travel with ease and confidence. The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market‑leading airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement, and insurance solutions for over 400 million consumers.
Collinson is the operator of Priority Pass, the world’s original and leading airport experiences programme. Travellers can access a network1,500+ lounges and travel experiences, including dining, retail, sleep and spa, in over 650 airports in 148 countries, helping to elevate the journey into something special. We work with the world’s leading payment networks, over 1,400 banks, 90 airlines and 20 hotel groups worldwide.
We have been bringing innovation to the market since inception – from launching the first independent global VIP lounge access programme, Priority Pass to being the first to sell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct and creating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sector with ICLP. Today we still invest heavily in innovation to ensure that we continue to deliver superior customer experiences.
Key clients include Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, HDFC.
Our mission is focused on doing good beyond profit, which for us means we seek out opportunities for our people to share in our success and that we give back to the communities and people within which we work.>
Never short of ambition, the success of our business is delivered through the diverse and talented team of over 2,200 global colleagues.
Purpose of the job
We are hiring a corporate paralegal on a 6 month fixed term contract to provide legal and administrative support to the company secretarial and legal department. This role will focus on corporate governance, entity management, compliance, and transactional matters and supporting the efficient functioning of the legal department by managing administrative processes, technology systems, and operational workflows. This is an exciting opportunity to work on global matters whilst also improving productivity, ensuring compliance, and providing data‑driven insights to optimise legal services.
This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Corporate Governance & Entity Management
* Maintain corporate records, including minute books, resolutions, and organisational documents.
Transactional Support
* Draft and review routine legal documents such as NDAs, board resolutions, and consents.
* Support due diligence efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
* Coordinate closings and maintain closing binders.
Contract Management
* Maintain contract database and track key dates and obligations.
* Assist in drafting and reviewing standard agreements under attorney supervision.
General Legal Support
* Respond to internal inquiries regarding corporate policies and procedures.
* Liaise with external counsel and service providers as needed.
* Assist with internal audits.
Operational Support
* Maintain and update legal department policies, procedures, and templates.
* Coordinate onboarding and training for legal team members.
* Manage calendars, meetings, and departmental communications.
Technology & Systems
* Administer legal technology platforms (e.g. contract lifecycle management “CLM”, e‑billing, matter management).
* Troubleshoot system issues and liaise with vendors for upgrades and support.
* Ensure data integrity and generate reports for leadership.
Project Management
* Coordinate legal department projects and process improvement initiatives.
* Monitor timelines and deliverables for strategic goals.
* Prepare presentations and dashboards for leadership updates.
Knowledge, skills and experience required
* Strong knowledge of corporate governance and entity management.
* Demonstrates relevant experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or in‑house legal department.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal tech tools.
* Organised, detail‑oriented, and analytical.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
* Proactive in identifying and solving problems.
* Comfortable handling multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities.
Collinson is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes differences in all their forms including colour, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, family status, age, individuals with disabilities and people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences as we strongly believe this contributes to our on‑going success.
We are focused on continually evolving our purpose‑driven, high‑performing culture, providing an environment where our people have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and do interesting and meaningful work. Our company values are: Take Action, Do the right thing, One team and Be insight led. These help guide everything we do internally in terms of how we think, act and interact, right through to how we deliver value to our customers and clients.
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Email: ukrecruitment@collinsongroup.com
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