Overview
Ready for the career upgrade that's years away at your current firm? Ready for empowerment - a say in your law firm? Ready to take a bigger slice of the profit, you've helped build? Ready for law, the Hedges way? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits, we'd love to talk. Let's keep things relaxed with an informal and completely confidential virtual coffee to see where we can take this. We look forward to chatting. Part-time / Flexible / 4 Day Week Supported.
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We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them.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. 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.
The Role at a Glance
* Role: Head of Family Team / Family Solicitor
* Location: Wallingford / Oxford / Chipping Norton / hybrid
* Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus, Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits
* Reporting to: Directors
Your Responsibilities / What You Will Do
* Provide best-in-class Family Law advice and professional support to the team
* Deliver legal services to high net worth clients across family-related matters including divorce, separation, children disputes, financial remedy claims, pre- and post-nuptial settlements, domestic violence, cohabitation matters, ToLATA claims, surrogacy and adoption
* Contribute to setting the pace and quality of work; manage casework and client expectations
About You
* Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in family law; essential experience in high net worth financial remedy claims and contested proceedings
* Solid billing history & clean claims record
* Ability to deliver high-quality legal services with outstanding client care
* Extremely organized with excellent time management
* Warm, personable and collaborative; keen on self-development
* Excellent IT skills with a strong desire to learn new ways of working
* Positive, hardworking with a can-do attitude; team-oriented with a willingness to help colleagues
* Professional appearance; capable of contributing to marketing and business growth
* People-focused culture that empowers you to love your work; supported by best-in-class technology (Actionstep)
* Career growth without barriers; work with an eclectic mix of interesting, affluent, and high-net-worth clients
* Hand-built invested team that wins and succeeds together; city-quality work in Oxfordshire & the Cotswolds
Benefits
* 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays depending on position
* Life Insurance
* Flu Vouchers
* Company pension
* Profit sharing (Employee Ownership)
* Salary Sacrifice
* Paperless technology
* Coaching and personal development
* Inspiring, 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. We\'ve reimagined what a career in law can look like: excellence balanced with balance, ambition rewarded, and your voice carrying real weight. If you\'re ready to escape the limits of traditional firms and join a culture that champions innovation, ownership, and people-first values, your next chapter starts here.
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