Private Client Solicitor – Hedges – Oxfordshire / Cotswolds

The title might look the same but life at Hedges is definitely not.

We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them.

At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success.

We also understand what motivates Private Client Solicitors, and we know there are so many of you out there who are Undervalued, Not Appreciated, Deflated & De-Motivated by low-value work, low fixed-fees that are imposed on you, archaic practices, out-dated management, slow IT & even slower career progression. And you’re precisely who should read on now…

At Hedges our people are:

•    Empowered (everyone really does have a voice)
•    Valued
•    Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients
•    Set-off at the right pace
•    Nurtured and developed
•    Accelerated (faster career progression)
•    Paid what they are worth

Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)?

Ok, back to being different…

We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Legal Practice, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance.

Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we’ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it 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 terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time.

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

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… So, how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours?

The Role at a Glance

Private Client Solicitor
3 days in one of our offices in Oxfordshire / Cotswolds
Negotiable  – how much do you want to earn?
Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share
Full Time – Permanent 35 hours P/W

Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance & lifetime planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Estate planning and Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication – a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills.

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 25 such law firms in the country)

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, stunning architecture and calm of Berkshire / Oxfordshire / 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, Bamford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Cornbury Festival and scores of the best foodie pubs in the country on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits. We'll spare you the list of accountabilities, we'll happily chat about later.

About You:

•    Qualified Solicitor (3-5years PQE)
•    Able to deliver high quality legal services with high client care
•    Extremely organised and possess great time management skills
•    Warm
•    Personable
•    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 (which we would support if required)

Benefits:

•    25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position
•    Life Insurance
•    Flu Vouchers
•    Company pension
•    Profit sharing
•    Salary Sacrifice
•    Free parking at our office in Wallingford
•    Paperless Technology: to make your life easier
•    Coaching & Personal Development
•    Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture
•    High Pedigree Team

If you’re ready to be more than just a fee-earner - to be an owner, a leader and part of something genuinely different – then Hedges is waiting.

Let’s start with a confidential coffee (or tea) and an honest conversation.

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