Residential Property Transactions Manager Job at York Full Time NEW

Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs 450+ people across 25 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 DescriptionAn exciting vacancy has arisen for a residential property Conveyancer/Executive, to join our York 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 ResponsibilitiesDealing 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 requiredMaintaining legal knowledge and skillsKey Skills – EssentialAbility 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.Good keyboard skills.KnowledgeSound technical conveyancing knowledgeWindows, Word and ExcelSolicitors Code of ConductExperience4+ years’ experience at a similar levelOtherFlexible 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.SalaryThe salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position.Location23 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JH