Head Of Family Solicitor - £120K + Employee Shares

RecruitmentRevolution.com; Chipping Norton; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned law firm in the UK seeks a Head of Family Team. This role offers the chance to deliver exceptional family law services to high-net-worth clients. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with significant experience in family law. The firm provides a supportive culture focusing on personal development, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to lead in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25/28 days annual leave

Life Insurance

Flu Vouchers

Company pension

Profit sharing

Coaching and Personal Development

Paperless Technology

Qualifications

• Significant legal experience in family law required.
• Experience with high-net-worth financial remedy claims essential.
• Strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class Family-Law advice.
• Provide legal services for high-net-worth clients.
• Advise on family-related matters including divorce and adoption.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

High competency in family law

Client care

Time management

Team collaboration

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Life in many law firms can mean long hours, undue pressure, and little balance, but not at Hedges. As an employee-owned firm, we put people first, creating a supportive culture where wellbeing and collaboration sit alongside excellence. Join us as Head of Family Team, and you\'ll find your expertise valued, your growth encouraged, and your career thriving without sacrificing what matters most.

We transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them.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. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee-owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success.

From day one you will be:

• A share of the business (with NO buy-in)
• Empowered (everyone really does have a voice)
• Valued
• Challenged by high-quality work for high-net-worth clients
• Set-off at the right pace
• Nurtured and developed
• Accelerated (faster career progression)
• Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig

Role at a Glance

Head of Team, Family Solicitor
Location: Wallingford/Oxford/Chipping Norton / hybrid
Salary: £120,000 + Bonus, Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits
Reporting to: Directors

• Best-in-class Family-Law advice and professional support to the team
• Delivering legal services to our high-net-worth clients
• Advising on all family-related matters, including divorce and separation, children disputes, financial remedy claims, pre- and post-nuptial settlements, domestic violence, cohabitation matters, ToLATA claims, surrogacy and adoption

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with significant legal experience and a high level of proven competency in the family law field; experience in high-net-worth financial remedy claims and contested proceedings is essential
• A solid billing history & clean claims record
• Ability to deliver high-quality legal services with outstanding client care
• Extremely organized with strong time management skills
• Warm & personable; collaborative team player
• Commitment to continued learning and self-development
• Excellent IT skills and a desire to learn new ways of working
• Positive, optimistic, hardworking with a can-do attitude
• Professional in appearance; able to contribute to marketing and business growth

Benefits

• 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position
• Life Insurance
• Flu Vouchers
• Company pension
• Profit sharing (Employee Ownership)
• Salary Sacrifice
• Paperless Technology to make your life easier
• Coaching and Personal Development
• Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture
• High Pedigree Team

At Hedges, this isn\'t just another role — it\'s your opportunity to lead, shape, and truly own your future. If you\'re ready to escape the limits of traditional firms and step into a culture that champions innovation, ownership, and people-first values, your next chapter starts here.

If you have any pre-application questions please contact us with the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR