In-House Lawyer
Job in
Crewe, Cheshire, CH3, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Acorn by Synergie
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
-
Law/Legal
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Business Law, Intellectual Property
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
Search for further Jobs Here:
×