Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Mentoring program

High-quality family work

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is representing a leading regional firm in Brighton seeking a Family Solicitor from NQ to 5 years’ PQE to join a growing team in a hybrid role. You will learn from a nationally recognised Family Partner and handle privately funded family matters, including high-net-worth cases, while benefiting from mentoring and clear progression.

The role offers two office days per week, flexible hours, and supportive supervision within an expanding family team highly regarded for its

Qualifications

• A Family Solicitor at NQ–5 years’ PQE, or approaching qualification with a genuine interest in family law.
• Keen to develop your career in privately funded family work.
• Client-focused, motivated and committed to delivering a high standard of service.
• Looking for a supportive environment with experienced colleagues and clear scope for progression.

Responsibilities

• Learn from a nationally recognised Family Partner and a team of highly regarded family lawyers, gaining valuable experience and developing your expertise.
• Handle a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, including work for high-net-worth clients.
• Benefit from close supervision, mentoring and the opportunity to develop your long-term career within an expanding team.
• Maintain a flexible work approach with two days per week in the office and flexibility around working hours.
• Join a collaborative culture in a well-run, collegiate firm with ongoing growth and shared knowledge.

Skills

Family law

Private family work

Client service

Job description

Family Solicitor | NQ–5 PQE | Brighton / Hybrid

A standout opportunity to build your family law career alongside a nationally recognised Family Partner, within a leading regional firm offering quality work, genuine flexibility and long-term progression.

A leading regional law firm is expanding its highly regarded family team following a recent senior hire. With a nationally recognised Family Partner now on board, the firm is looking to strengthen the team at the junior end, creating an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor from NQ to 5 years’ PQE to join its Brighton office.

Whether you are approaching qualification, newly qualified and passionate about building a long-term career in family law, or an established Sussex-based solicitor looking for your next step, this is an opportunity to develop within an ambitious, supportive and growing team.

The Role and Firm

• Learn from the Best: Work alongside a nationally recognised Family Partner and a team of highly regarded family lawyers, gaining valuable experience and developing your expertise.
• Quality Family Work: Get involved in a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, including work for high-net-worth clients, with scope to build your experience and take on increasing responsibility.
• Excellent Career Development: Benefit from close support, mentoring and the opportunity to develop your long-term career within an expanding team.
• Genuine Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible approach to working, with two days per week in the office and flexibility around working hours.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a well-run, collegiate firm where colleagues work closely together, share knowledge and support one another.
• A Growing Practice: Be part of a team investing in its future, with the opportunity to contribute to its continued success.

About You

• A Family Solicitor at NQ–5 years’ PQE, or approaching qualification with a genuine interest in family law.
• Keen to develop your career in privately funded family work.
• Client-focused, motivated and committed to delivering a high standard of service.
• Looking for a supportive environment with experienced colleagues and clear scope for progression.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Two days per week in the office, alongside flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent supervision, mentoring and exposure to high-quality family law work.
• A supportive culture and genuine long-term career prospects.

If you're looking to establish or develop your family law career in Sussex, this Brighton opportunity offers the chance to learn from an exceptional senior lawyer, join a growing team and build your future within a leading regional firm.