Family Lawyer NQ to 3 Years PQE - Brighton

30 September 2026

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.

The Role

We are looking for a family lawyer, from newly qualified to 3 years PQE, to join our Brighton team. No experience is required in non-court dispute resolution but an interest in developing skills in that area is essential. The firm may offer training to the right candidate in the future.  

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.

The Firm

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, Doyles, Tatler, 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 2024 and Family Law Partner of the Year at the Family Law Awards in 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 classes in Chichester, and yoga classes in Brighton and Farnham

·         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

How to Apply

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

We look forward to hearing from you.