Family Solicitor

BlackRock, Inc.; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackRock, Inc. in Brighton is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to take a senior role within a close-knit team. The work focuses on high-calibre, privately funded family matters, with a view to strengthening the firm’s presence across Brighton and the Sussex market.

The role offers hybrid working, significant client exposure and the opportunity to lead and mentor junior lawyers while handling complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Divorce and complex financial settlements involving property, businesses and trusts
• Private children matters, including sensitive and high-conflict cases
• Cohabitation and separation disputes
• Pre and post-nuptial agreements
• Mediation and non-court dispute resolution work

Job description

Family Solicitor

Start Date: 2026-09-21

Location: Black Rock, East Sussex, GB, BN2 5

Application Deadline: 2026-12-20T11:04:42.65

Salary: 50000 - 60000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

Region: Brighton, East Sussex

Job Description

Some family roles are about volume. This one is about quality, trust and building a name in the market.

A highly regarded firm in Brighton is growing and looking for an experienced family solicitor to step into a senior role within a close-knit, well-respected team. The work is high calibre, privately funded and often complex, with clients who value careful, thoughtful advice.

This isn't about firefighting files. It's about handling meaningful work and becoming a trusted name in a team known for doing family law differently.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of a varied caseload of private family matters, including:

• Divorce and complex financial settlements involving property, businesses and trusts


• Private children matters, including sensitive and high-conflict cases


• Cohabitation and separation disputes


• Pre and post-nuptial agreements


• Mediation and non-court dispute resolution work

Alongside the work, you'll play a visible role in supporting junior lawyers, building relationships locally and helping strengthen the firm's presence across Brighton and the wider Sussex market.

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-quality privately funded work, not legal aid volume


• Trusted position within a well-known boutique team


• Real autonomy with strong support around you


• Genuine progression as the firm continues to grow


• Hybrid working and a healthy approach to work-life balance


• Strong administrative and paralegal support


• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a Family Solicitor looking for better quality work, more trust and the chance to build something long term in Brighton, this is a role worth serious consideration.