Conveyancer/Executive

Ison Harrison Solicitors; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ison Harrison Solicitors is seeking a Residential Property Conveyancer/Executive for our Middlesbrough office on a full-time basis. You will manage a busy sale and purchase caseload from file opening to completion, with extensive freehold and leasehold experience, and you will build and maintain a solid client base while delivering first-class conveyancing services.

The role requires 4+ years’ experience at a similar level, excellent English communication, and a proactive, collaborative approach

Qualifications

• Sound technical conveyancing knowledge.
• Excellent written English to produce documents.
• Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries.
• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Satisfactory absence record or justification for high absenteeism.
• Able to promote the image of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Deal with matters at all stages from instructions to archiving.
• Take instructions from clients and advise accordingly.
• Obtain and prepare file documentation.
• Billing files and collect monies due to the firm.
• Provide delegated supervisory support when required.
• Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge and skills.
• Explain technical details clearly and concisely to clients.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Client service

Time management

Team player

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.

Please see our Benefits page for details of our profit share scheme and other Employee Benefits.

Our values are: 100%; Responsible; Supportive; Adaptable; Open & Transparent; Progressive; Community and Authentic. These values are at the heart of everything we do, when dealing with both clients and colleagues.

Job Description

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a residential property Conveyancer/Executive, to join our Middlesbrough office on a full time basis.

The role involves managing a busy caseload of sale and purchase matters from file opening to completion. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of freehold and leasehold transactions and be able to work with minimum supervision. They will also be motivated and able to create and maintain a solid client base in and around the area and will pride themselves on delivering a first class service throughout the entire conveyancing process.

Main Responsibilities

• 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 and advising accordingly.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Delegated supervisory responsibilities as and when required
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills
• Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal issues in a concise and customer-friendly way.
• Literate and numerate.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.

Knowledge

• Sound technical conveyancing knowledge
• Windows, Word and Excel
• Solicitors Code of Conduct

Experience

• 4+ years’ experience at a similar level

Other

• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, court and other parties.
• Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries.
• Satisfactory absence record or sound justification for high absenteeism.
• Able to promote the image of the firm.

The salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.

Location

Suite 106/107 Cleveland Business Centre, Watson Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RQ

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