Head of Private Wealth Solicitor. c£120K+.

Hedges Law; Packmoor; Hybrid; GBP 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Profit share program

Company EV vehicle

Career development support

Extensive annual leave

Company pension scheme

Personal coaching and development

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to lead high-net-worth services and shape the future of their private wealth practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert legal advice, mentoring junior attorneys, and ensuring outstanding client care. Offering a competitive salary of up to £120,000 plus performance bonuses, extensive benefits, and a pathway for career growth, this role is well-suited for qualified solicitors eager to advance their careers in a supportive, digital environment.

Qualifications

• Significant private‑wealth experience is required.
• Strong client management and advisory skills.
• Leadership experience or potential is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a dedicated team serving high-net-worth clients.
• Provide expert legal advice on trusts and estate matters.
• Draft complex wills and administer trusts.

Skills

Client management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Tech-savvy

Education

Qualified solicitor

STEP qualification

Job description

Head of Private Wealth Solicitor (c£120K+)

We are hiring a Head of Private Wealth Solicitor at Hedges Law. This senior role will lead high‑net‑worth private client services and shape the future of our private wealth practice.

Base Salary: up to £120,000 plus performance-based bonus, profit share and a range of benefits including company EV vehicle, pension scheme, salary sacrifice and extensive personal development support.

About the role

• Lead and grow a dedicated team of attorneys serving UK high‑net‑worth individuals and families.
• Provide expert legal advice on wills, trusts, succession planning, estate and probate matters.
• Develop and implement client‑focused service delivery models.
• Mentor and support junior solicitors and associate holders.
• Represent Hedges Law at industry events, networking and business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality legal services with outstanding client care.
• Draft complex wills, trusts and administer trusts and courts of protection matters.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on succession and inheritance issues.
• Co‑ordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Continuously improve processes and integrate new technologies.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with significant private‑wealth experience.
• Strong client‑management and advisory skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time‑management skills.
• Leadership experience or strong potential to step into a leadership role.
• Tech‑savvy, keen to adopt a paperless, digital working environment.
• STEP qualification highly desirable (supported for development).
• Willingness to travel within 60 min of our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary & performance bonus.
• Company profit share and share‑holding programme.
• Company EV vehicle.
• Extensive career growth pathway to Associate Director.
• 25–28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Company pension, salary sacrifice scheme.
• Personal and professional coaching and development.
• Paperless technology infrastructure.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal services
• Location: Oxfordshire / Cotswolds – within 60 min of our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton.

To apply, please visit the Hedges Law career page or contact our recruitment partner. We encourage a diverse applicant pool and value equal opportunity.