Family Lawyer 5+ Years PQE - Brighton

Family Lawyer 5+ Years PQE - Brighton 01 May 2025

Edward Cooke Family Law is a leading family law firm dedicated to providing excellent service and outcomes for our clients through modern, constructive approaches.

The Role

We seek a family lawyer with ideally 5+ years PQE to join our Brighton team. Enthusiasm for out-of-court dispute resolution is essential. Training in Collaborative Law or as a Mediator is preferred, but we may offer training to suitable candidates eager to expand their out-of-court skills.

The role can be full-time or part-time, handling a mixed case load. All lawyers participate in business development activities, including blog writing, articles, and attending networking events.

The Firm

Since our launch in 2018, we have been recognized 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 and Employer of the Year in the British Family Law Awards. Our founder, Edward Cooke, received awards including Child Inclusive Mediator of the Year and Family Law Partner of the Year.

We foster a supportive, professional, and fulfilling working environment.

Benefits of joining our team include:

• A supportive, nurturing environment
• Clear career progression
• Family-friendly and hybrid working practices
• Modern offices in Chichester, Brighton, and Farnham
• Generous holiday allowance, including an extra day off for your birthday
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Team events and charity days
• Bi-weekly optional team exercise and yoga classes
• Confidential one-on-one therapeutic support
• Ongoing professional and personal development
• Support from experienced administrative and paralegal teams

How to Apply

Please submit your CV in confidence to Edward Cooke, Managing Director.