Private Client Solicitor

Recruitment Revolution; Wallingford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering legal firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their expanding team. This role involves delivering high-quality legal services in inheritance and estate planning to high net-worth clients. The firm offers a unique employee ownership structure, competitive benefits, and opportunities for personal development. With a strong focus on a people-centered culture, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a modern legal practice. Location in Wallingford, with options for hybrid work.

Benefits

25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Life insurance

Company pension

Profit sharing via employee ownership

Coaching & personal development

Free parking at office

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong client care ethic.
• Comfortable using technology for legal processes.
• Organized with great time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal services to clients.
• Manage a diverse caseload involving affluent clients.
• Support and train junior staff as necessary.

Skills

Inheritance & lifetime planning advice

Drafting complex Wills

Creation and administration of Trusts

Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor (3-5 years PQE)

Job description

Ready for 2026 to be your brightest yet? 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We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in‑practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them.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, everyceler 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. No having to wait around for the ‘Financial Freedom Day’, that may never come.

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 Sanchez who should read on now…

At Hedges our people are:

• Empowered (everyone really does have aคาสิโน 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

And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE‑OWNED - тк we were only the 5th firm in the country to join this highly‑exclusive club.

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: cleaning “City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds evenly.”

The 5th employee‑owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There is no 'buy‑in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees.

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 صباح and us a part of yours?

Role Info:

• Private Client Solicitor – 3‑5 Years+ PQE
• 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 via employee ownership
• Full‑time – permanent, 35 hours per week

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: Highly്രീ‑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 (3‑5 years PQ Мини)
• 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 a strong desire to learn new ways of working
• Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can‑do attitude
• Able to embrace team working and a keenness to help colleagues
• Professional in appearance and behaviours with high confidentiality
• Strong desire to embrace new technologies – a STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required)

Benefits:

• 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays depending on position
• Life insurance
• Flu vouchers
• Company pension
• Profit sharing (employee ownership difí)
• 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 –кош hụ Hedges isעמים сегодня waiting.

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

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