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

Hedges Law; Reading; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid what you are worth

Company pension

Coaching and personal development support

25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Company EV vehicle

Job summary

A leading law firm in Reading is seeking a Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to provide exceptional service to high-net-worth clients. You'll lead the delivery of inheritance and estate planning services, manage junior team members, and contribute to a people-first culture. The role offers a competitive salary starting around £120,000 plus bonuses and extensive benefits. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with leadership experience and strong communication skills. This position is full-time and represents a key leadership role within the firm.

Qualifications

• Significant private wealth experience and leadership experience.
• Ability to deliver high-quality legal services with outstanding client care.
• Extremely organised with strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, personal service to high-net-worth individuals.
• Provide advisory services on inheritance, estate planning, and trusts.

Skills

Inheritance and succession planning advice

Drafting complex wills

Creation and administration of trusts

Expertise in Court of Protection

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

STEP qualification

Job description

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

Apply for the Head of Private Wealth Solicitor role at Hedges Law. This range is provided by Hedges Law. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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

• Head of Private Wealth Solicitor – Oxfordshire / Cotswolds
• Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn)
• Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits (including company EV vehicle)
• Career pathway to Associate Director
• Reporting to Directors; 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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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