In-House Lawyer
Crewe 60k - 70k dependent on experience Office based 2 days per week initially Monday to Friday Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an In-House Lawyer on behalf of a growing, tech-focused SME in Crewe. This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible and influential role where your legal advice will directly shape commercial decisions and support continued business growth.
Key Duties
* Partnering with stakeholders to deliver clear, strategic legal advice that supports business growth.
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, from NDAs to renewals and everything in between.
* Supporting the sales team throughout the contract lifecycle to enable deals to close smoothly and confidently.
* Managing early-stage disputes and litigation.
* Owning legal policies, terms and conditions and template documentation, ensuring they remain compliant and commercially robust.
* Driving data protection initiatives.
* Managing the company's insurance portfolio and overseeing renewals.
* Identifying risk and providing commercially viable solutions.
Requirements
* Ideally 5+ years PQE.
* Experience working within an SME environment.
* Strong commercial contracts background with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
* Commercially minded approach, able to balance legal risk with business objectives.
* Highly organised and confident working autonomously.
* IP and/or data protection experience would be advantageous.
Our client is also open to first-time in-house moves from private practice, provided candidates can demonstrate solid commercial contracts experience and the right mindset. Salary will be reflective of experience and transition level.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary of 60k - 70k dependent on experience.
* Opportunity to become a trusted advisor within a growing SME.
* A visible and influential role supporting commercial growth.
* Autonomy to shape legal processes within a forward-thinking organisation.
Interested?
Apply now to be considered for this In-House Lawyer job in Crewe.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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