Head of Family Solicitor

Head of Family Solicitor - £120K + Employee Shares VoiceWorks, Chipping Norton, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago - Be among the first 25 applicants 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? We want you if you are looking for a better deal, better work‑life balance and no limits. 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 We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in‑practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. 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 HNW 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 About Hedges Law We may have a 235‑year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm. We have evolved to become a truly 21st‑century business. The Role At a Glance Head of Family Solicitor – Head of Team, Family Solicitor Locations: Wallingford / Oxford / Chipping Norton / hybrid Salary: £120,000 Plus Bonus, Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits Reporting to: Directors Your Skills Best‑in‑class Family‑Law advice. Professional support to the team members and delivering legal services to our high net worth clients. The role involves 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, etc. Culture Inspiring working environment with people‑focused culture. Structure Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country). Team Size 50 awesome ‘Hedgeholders’. About You Qualified Solicitor with significant legal experience and a high level of proven competency in the family law field. Specifically, experience in the high net worth financial remedy claims and contested proceedings is essential. A solid billing history & clean claims record. Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care. Extremely organised and possess great time management skills. Warm & personable. Always seeking continued learning and self‑development. Excellent IT skills and possess a strong desire to learn new ways of working. Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possesses a can‑do attitude. Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues. Professional in appearance. Ability to contribute to marketing and business growth. Loved By Other ‘Hedgeholders’ People‑focused culture that empowers you to LOVE work. A supportive team. Best‑in‑class tech (Actionstep) to make your life easier. Career growth without barriers. An incredible eclectic mix of interesting, creative, affluent and uber‑successful HNW clients. Hand‑built invested team who win and succeed together. City‑quality legal work set against the backdrop of Oxfordshire & the Cotswolds. 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, to shape, and to truly own your future. Application notice: We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. You may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre‑application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. Job Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Part‑time Job function: Other Industries: Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VoiceWorks by 2x. Get notified about new Head jobs in Chipping Norton, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr