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Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) – Court of Protection | Part-Time
West Kent – around 45 minutes by train from London Bridge
21 hours per week | Hybrid working
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
We are partnered with a highly regarded UK law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Professional Support Lawyer to join its established Court of Protection team. This is an award-winning team, nationally recognized as one of the largest and most experienced in the country.
This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist Court of Protection lawyer looking for a part-time role with the flexibility of hybrid working.
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The role will involve:
- Maintaining and developing precedents, templates, and best-practice resources
- Keeping the team up to date with relevant case law, legislation, and legal developments
- Providing technical guidance on the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and related Court of Protection matters
- Developing policies, procedures, and the team’s CoP handbook
- Supporting training and professional development across the team
- Leading and supporting specific legal and operational projects
- Assisting with risk, compliance, audits, and knowledge management
- Supporting webinars, seminars, marketing, and Legal 500/Chambers submissions
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About you:
- 5+ PQE with proven experience specializing in Court of Protection work
- Strong legal knowledge and the ability to provide clear, practical guidance
- Experience in professional support, knowledge management, or legal projects would be advantageous
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, approachable style
If you’re an experienced Court of Protection lawyer looking for a flexible 21-hour-a-week PSL opportunity, please apply now!
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