At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the future of Private Wealth, delivering exceptional service to high-net-worth clients.
- Company: Join Hedges Law, one of the UK's first employee-owned law firms.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, coaching support, and a people-first culture.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal development and growth.
- Why this job: Shape your career and earnings while making a real impact in private client services.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with private wealth experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Want to help lead the future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high‑net‑worth private client services? At Hedges, we protect wealth and help clients build lasting legacies. We are looking for a visionary Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to deliver exceptional, personal service to some of the UK’s most discerning individuals and families.
Why Hedges? We put ownership in the hands of those who deliver services. Every case, client and decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long‑term success. As one of the first employee‑owned law firms in the UK, you will own success from day one. Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig.
The Role at a Glance:
- Location: Oxfordshire / Cotswolds
- Salary: Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual location within 60 min commute from Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton
Product/Service: Highly‑respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals
Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber‑successful HNW
Team Size: 50 Hedgeholders
Your Skills:
- Best‑in‑class inheritance and succession planning advice, drafting complex wills, creation and administration of trusts.
- Expertise in Court of Protection and support/training of junior team members.
- Excellent communication – a true people person with outstanding client assistance and advisory skills.
- Leadership skills.
About You:
- Qualified Solicitor with significant private wealth experience and leadership experience, or the ability to move into a leadership role.
- Able to deliver high‑quality legal services with outstanding client care.
- Extremely organised with strong time‑management skills.
- Warm, positive, optimistic and a can‑do attitude.
- Always seeking continued learning and self‑development.
- Excellent IT skills and a strong desire to learn new ways of working.
- STEP qualification would be highly desirable; we would support if required.
Benefits:
- 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (dependent on position).
- Company pension and salary sacrifice.
- Paperless technology to make your life easier.
- Coaching and personal development support.
- High‑pedigree, people‑first culture.
- Extensive benefits including company EV vehicle.
- Career pathway to Associate Director.
- Regular coaching and personal development.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal – Legal Services
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We’re Hiring: Head of Private Wealth Solicitor. c£120K+. in Reading employer: Hedges Law
Hedges Law is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive work culture and employee growth, making it an ideal place for a Strategic Solicitor & Risk & Compliance Leader. Located in the vibrant city of Oxford, employees enjoy a generous annual leave policy, a robust pension scheme, and ample opportunities for professional development, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding career path.
