Family Lawyer

Resolution; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Stakeholder pension scheme

Regular team events

Therapeutic support

Ongoing professional development

Clear career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading family law firm in Brighton is seeking a family lawyer with over 5 years of experience. The successful candidate will manage a mixed case load while contributing to business development and marketing activities. The firm offers a supportive team environment, clear career progression, and a hybrid working model. Additionally, candidates should have enthusiasm for out of court dispute resolution; training opportunities may be provided. Competitive benefits and a nurturing atmosphere await the right lawyer.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of post-qualification experience in family law.
• Enthusiasm for out of court dispute resolution is essential.
• Training in Collaborative Law or as a Mediator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed case load of family work.
• Participate in business development and marketing activities.
• Attend networking events and write blogs/articles.

Skills

Family law expertise

Out of court dispute resolution

Business development

Networking

Education

5+ years PQE

Job description

Edward Cooke Family Law is a leading family law firm. As specialists in our field, we are passionately committed to utilising modern, constructive approaches to our work in order to ensure the very best service and outcomes for our clients.

We are looking for a family lawyer ideally with 5+ years PQE to join our Brighton team.

The role could be full-time or part-time and the successful candidate would be expected to service a mixed case load of family work.

As an expanding firm, all lawyers actively participate in business development and marketing activities to include blog writing and articles and attendance at networking events.

We are a close-knit team of individuals and are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. We are proud that our approach and professionalism since we launched in 2018 has been recognised by The Times Best Law Firms 2025, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. In 2024, we were named Boutique Family Law Firm of the Year in the British Family Law Awards and Employer of the Year in the Chichester & Bognor Business Awards.

Our founder Edward Cooke was named Child Inclusive Mediator of the Year at the National Mediation Awards in December 2024 and Family Law Partner of the Year at the Family Law Awards in November 2023.

We are passionate about creating a working environment which is professionally and personally fulfilling, enriching and supportive.

Being part of the Edward Cooke Family Law team brings:

• A supportive, nurturing team environment
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Family-friendly and hybrid working practices
• Cutting-edge technology
• Modern, spacious offices in Chichester, Brighton and Farnham.
• A generous holiday allowance including an extra day off for your birthday
• A stakeholder pension scheme
• Team events and charity release days
• Twice weekly (non-compulsory!) team exercise class in Chichester
• Regular, confidential one-on-one therapeutic support from a psychotherapist
• Excellent ongoing professional and personal development opportunities
• First class support from our experienced administrative and paralegal team

We are looking for a family lawyer ideally with 5+ years PQE.

Enthusiasm for out of court dispute resolution is a must and training in Collaborative Law or as a Mediator would be preferred, although the firm may offer training to the right candidate who is ready to expand their out of court offering.

How to apply

Applications to be sent in confidence to Edward Cooke, Managing Director. Please include your CV.