The role
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 to ensure the very best service and outcomes for our clients.
We are looking for three additional family lawyers to join our team:
- Family Lawyer NQ to 3 Years PQE – Brighton
- Family Lawyer 3+ Years PQE – Chichester
- Family Lawyer 5+ Years PQE – Farnham
The roles could be full-time or part-time and the successful candidates 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, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 and Doyles.
We have won several awards for both our quality of work and team culture. Recent awards include:
- Boutique Family Law Firm of the Year in the British Family Law Awards
- Employer of the Year (2024) and Medium Business of the Year (2026) 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 November 2023. He was a finalist in the Financial Remedies Solicitor of the Year in 2026.
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, 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
Candidate specification
Enthusiasm for out of court dispute resolution is a must and training in Mediation and/or Collaborative Law would be welcome, although the firm may offer training to the right candidate who is ready to expand their out of court offering.
How to apply
Applications in confidence to Edward Cooke, Managing Director, using the button below. Please include your CV.
Apply today