In-House Lawyer
£75k dependant upon experience
Crewe office based 1-2 days per week
Are you a pragmatic, hands-on Legal professional who thrives in fast-paced, commercially driven environments? Want to be the go-to legal brain in a tech-savvy, forward-thinking SME? Acorn By Synergie are working with a brilliant business that's scaling with purpose, and they are on the hunt for a seasoned in-house legal pro to join their team and make a genuine impact.
What you'll be doing -
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 - ensuring they can close deals with confidence
Managing early-stage disputes and litigation
Owning legal policies, T&Cs, and template documents - keeping everything current and compliant
Driving data protection
Managing the company's insurance portfolio and overseeing renewals
Spotting risks, providing solutions, and being the commercial conscience of the business
What our client are looking for -
5+ years PQE
Experience in SMEs
Strong commercial contracts experience and brilliant drafting & negotiation skills
Able to balance legal risk with business realities - you're not the "no" person, you're the "here's how" person
Self-starter, super-organised
Bonus points if you bring some IP or data protection experience to the table
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants real autonomy, the chance to shape legal processes, and the joy of working with good people doing great things.
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