Senior Property Solicitor - Team Leader. HNW. Employee Owned

Ready to be part of a different kind of law firm?
• Warning
• This is not the same as other Ads you may have just read. We’re fixing the outdated and broken law firm model. This doesn’t mean we’re going all AI and virtual - we’ve just found a better way to help our people to be happier, grow faster & be financially rewarded from day one.
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You can see we do things a bit differently at Hedges (more on this later on).
We may have a 225 year heritage in Private Client practice but that doesn’t mean we’re a stale, dull & suppressive law firm, like so many. No chance.
And for this reason, we’re not for everyone.
At Hedges our people (we call them “HedgeHolders”) are:

/ Empowered (everyone really does have a voice)
/ Valued
/ Challenged by high-quality work for HNW & High Vis clients
/ Set-off at the right pace
/ Nurtured and developed
/ Accelerated (faster career progression) - If you want a Directorship it’s here for you
/ Liberated by tech to save time
/ Paid what they are worth (As you will own the business)
/ All vested in the firm’s success:
ours is theirs!
And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED - we were only the 5th firm in the country to join this highly-exclusive and progressive club.
Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)?
Ok, back to being different…
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:
"City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds".
/ The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's 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 our future and us a part of yours?
Oh… we nearly forgot to mention. Hedges is also powered by leading-edge tech (Actionstep) to help you do more with less. Say goodbye to fiddly and laborious admin - we’ve got you covered.
/ The Opportunity:

Property Solicitor - Team Leader
Mix of Remote Working plus Office Working 3 Days Per Week - Within 1 hour reach of Oxford, Wallingford or Chipping Norton
Competitive Salary Tailored to You
Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share & Directorship Opportunity
Reporting to:
Managing Director
Your Skills:
Ideally 5 years PQE experience in Property Law, with management and leadership experience
Product / Service:
Highly-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:
Over 50 awesome colleagues!
/ Want a change of lifestyle?
Work your way. Due to exceptional demand we're growing our Property 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 3 days a week in the office).
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:

We’ll spare you the long list of job duties, we can chat about later. Straight to the point.
We are growing our Property team and seeking an experienced solicitor to take on the pivotal team leader role. Compared to the huge number of high value properties and estate agents in the Oxfordshire area, the number of highly rated lawyers in the property field is extremely low. We now have a huge opportunity to become the best property team in the county and the go-to recommendation for conveyancing from all professionals in the residential property market. As the new team leader, you will play a leading role in this!
Successful traits include:
• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in property law
• Proven leadership experience and ability to motivate and inspire teams
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A passion for delivering exceptional client service
Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team for a confidential chat.
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