Associate or Senior Associate, Family
Application Deadline: 18 August 2025
Department: Family - Family - Family - Family - Family - 0000
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: West Sussex
Reporting To: Grant Parker
Description
Family Associate or Senior Associate – 5–8 Years’ PQE
Location: Chichester or Eastbourne
Are you an experienced Family Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dedicated and technically strong Solicitor or Legal Adviser to join our growing Family Law team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking firm, where you will handle high-quality work, be supported in your career development, and play a critical role in shaping the future of our Chichester or Eastbourne hubs .
The Role
You will be advising on a wide range of family law matters including divorce, financial remedies, private children matters, cohabitation, domestic violence cases and pre/post-nuptial agreements.
With the autonomy to lead complex matters and the opportunity to grow your own client base, this role is perfect for someone seeking both responsibility and career progression.
Find out more about our Family team here
What you will be doing:
* Running your own caseload
* Providing clear, empathetic, and strategic advice to clients
* Taking a leading role in business development and marketing initiatives
* Building long-lasting client relationships based on trust and results
* Supporting the growth of the Family team
What you will need:
* 5–8 years’ PQE in family law
* Strong technical knowledge across a broad spectrum of family matters
* A commercial, client-focused mindset with a practical, solution-led approach
* Proven experience in business development and growing client relationships
* A team player with strong communication and mentoring skills
Why Join Mayo Wynne Baxter?
* Work within a supportive and ambitious team with a strong reputation across the Southeast
* Clear career progression opportunities with a firm that values development
* A collaborative culture focused on excellence, integrity, and client care
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working
If you are ready to take your Family Law career to the next level and help shape the future of our Chichester and Eastbourne practices, and the MWB Family Law team we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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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