Commercial Property Solicitor

Ison Harrison Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ison Harrison Solicitors in Manchester seeks an experienced solicitor specialising in Commercial and Residential Property to handle a busy caseload from instruction to archiving. You will maintain high standards of client care, meet deadlines and work within a supportive, employee-owned firm offering profit sharing.

The role requires strong communication, advocacy, and technical legal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, including some remote working days.

Qualifications

• Current Practising Certificate or equivalent required.
• Strong experience in Commercial and Residential Property work.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort with remote/hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Running a case load of client matters from instruction to archiving.
• Taking instructions from clients accurately and advising accordingly.
• Billing files and collecting monies due to the firm.
• Maintaining and updating file documentation and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with the Solicitors Code of Conduct and internal policies.
• Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
• Other duties as required by the firm.

Skills

Confident communication

Oral and written advocacy

Technical legal analysis

Accuracy under pressure

Time management

Organisational skills

Team working

Remote work adaptability

Client care

IT competence

Education

Current Practising Certificate

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs 450+ people across 27 offices.

Recently recognised as one of the UK’s top 10 employers in The Sunday Times Best Big Places to Work 2026, there’s never been a better time to join the team at Ison Harrison.

We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee-ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax-free, to employees with 12+ months’ service at the end of our financial year.

Employees are encouraged to Join in, Influence and Benefit.

KEY TASKS

• Running a case load of client matters.
• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Taking instructions from clients accurately and advising accordingly.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills.
• Contributing to maintaining and improving office procedures.
• Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.

KEY SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

• Confident communication skills.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Strong technical knowledge to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and customer-friendly way.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.
• Works well under pressure.
• Time management & organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a team.
• Ability to prioritise your work and work remotely, as some of the working week will be working from home.
• Excellent client care skills.
• IT competent.

KNOWLEDGE

• Windows, Word and Excel.
• Solicitors Code of Conduct.
• Case Management System.

QUALIFICATION

• Current Practising Certificate or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Commercial and Residential Property

Salary

The salary range for this role is dependent on experience. Please indicate both your current salary and salary expectations.

Location

No.1 Spinningfields – 1 Hardman St, Manchester M3 3EB

Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.

Job Type: Full-time