Solicitor or Legal Advisor, Family
Application Deadline: 5 September 2025
Department: Family - Family - Family - Family - Family - 0000
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: East Sussex
Reporting To: Grant Parker
Description
Family Solicitor or Legal Adviser (2–5 years’ PQE)
Location: East Sussex
Are you a Family Solicitor or Legal Adviser with 2–5 years’ PQE, ready to take the next step in your legal career?
We are looking for a motivated and client-focused legal professional to join our expanding Family Law team in East Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-quality family matters within a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your career development will be a priority.
You will manage your own caseload, advising clients on a wide range of family law matters and also assist colleagues on more complex matters. You willl also have the opportunity to contribute to business development and grow your professional profile within the firm.
Find out more about our Family team here
What you will be doing:
* Running and managing a varied caseload of family matters.
* Working with more experienced legal advisers on more complex matters
* Delivering clear, compassionate, and practical advice to clients
* Assisting with marketing and business development initiatives
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
* Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to deliver a joined-up service
What you will need:
* 2–5 years’ PQE with experience in family law
* A client-first approach with excellent communication skills
* Commercial awareness and a solution-focused mindset
* A team player keen to develop and progress within a growing team
Why join us?
* Join arespected firm with a strong presence across Sussex
* Supportive environment with structured career development
* High-quality work and an approachable, collaborative team culture
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Hybrid working
If you are looking for a role that offers autonomy, professional growth, and the chance to be part of a dynamic team — we’d love to hear from you.
How we work?
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.
Read more about MWB's fantastic benefits!
We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences, and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.
We have offices in hubs in Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington and Chichester
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team. We seek to engage a diverse workforce, focusing on inclusivity and fair treatment for all.
We oppose all forms of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity in everything we do.
We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with a disability so please let us know about any specific needs and requirements you have.
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