Private Client Solicitor. Hybrid. Employee Owned Firm.

We do things a bit differently at Hedges…

We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Law Practice, but that doesn’t mean we’re a stale, dull & suppressive legal firm, like so many. No chance.

And for this reason we’re not for everyone

If you’re happy to soldier on in the corner with little to no 'voice’ and are happy for your career progress and earning potential to be stuck in a holding pattern then we’re not for you.

// We’re categorically different and boldly embrace this - Are you a "Legal Maverick" who is bored and wants MORE now?

Whilst we 'doff our hats’ to past custodians, as current incumbents it’s our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a nice and friendly bunch we are, BUT also that we were the 'dream team’, the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers that make Hedges one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time.

Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to the Cotswolds".

// One of only 5 employee-owned law firms in the UK

In short - you will own part of the company. (We’ll just let that sink in). We are the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK, meaning you will have a share in the business’ success from day one. There’s no 'buy-in’ and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special.

Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there’s still so much to do and achieve and we’re not happy unless we’re pushing boundaries… And we want you to be part of that.

Role Info:

Private Client Solicitor - 2 Years PQE
2 /3 Days Hybrid Plus Oxford or Chipping Norton Based for meetings
Up to £50,000
Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share
Reporting to: Lifetime Team Leader
Full Time - Permanent 35 hours P/W

Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals
Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent & uber-successful HNW
Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture
Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only a handful in the country)

Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance & lifetime planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Support and Training, Excellent Communication, Outstanding Client Assistance and Advisory Skills.

Team Size: 50 awesome colleagues!

// Want a change of lifestyle? Work your way.

Due to exceptional demand we’re expanding our Inheritance & Lifetime Planning team with aspirations to become the #1 firm in Oxford & the Cotswolds, and you will play a key role in that.

Work from home, from the office or a mix of the two (ideally 2/3 days a week).

And if you’re ready to swap the gritty city routine of London for the beautiful rolling hills and calm of the Cotswolds, Hedges is the place to be. Slow the pace, switch out the dirty commute for a dog walk, bike ride or nature ramble. With plenty of green space for you (and the family), wonderful schools, a lively and vibrant scene and the likes of Daylesford, Diddly Squat Farm, Banford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Kingham Plough on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits.

We’ll spare you the list of accountabilities, we’ll chat about later. Straight to the point...

About You:

+ Qualified Solicitor (2 years PQE)
+ Able to deliver high quality legal services with high client care
+ Extremely organised and possess great time management skills
+ Able to embrace accountability for your billing number
+ Always seeking continued learning and self development
+ Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working
+ Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude
+ Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues
+ Professional in appearance and behaviours with high confidentiality
+ You will have a strong desire to embrace new technologies and a STEP qualification would be highly desirable.

Benefits:

+ 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position
+ Life Insurance
+ Flu Vouchers
+ Company pension
+ Profit sharing (Employee Ownership)
+ Salary Sacrifice
+ Free parking at our office
+ Paperless Technology: to make your life easier
+ Coaching & Personal Development
+ Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture
+ High Pedigree Team: Our highly skilled team of solicitors use their knowledge and expertise to provide practical & responsive legal advice in our specialist areas of Private Client services (including Tax Advice), Family Law, Property Law and Civil Litigation (including employment law).

Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team.

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