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Shine Lawyers
Experienced Litigators | Relocate to Australia
Manchester On-site 5-10 yrs exp Law Practice 748 employees
Commercial LitigationClass ActionsLegal AdviceLegal DraftingE-discovery Tools
Requirements
Candidates must have significant post-admission experience in complex commercial or class actions litigation. A strong ability to interpret legislation and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients are required.
Job Description
You bring you. Together, we can right wrong.
The Opportunity
Celebrating more than 50 years of righting wrongs, Shine Lawyers continues its growth trajectory as a result of maintaining its competitive edge in our field. After successfully relocating almost 50 UK solicitors to Australia, Shine Lawyers is once again seeking UK talent, strengthening our technical excellence in our legal teams across Australia.
Shine's Class Actions practice is one of Australia's largest and most respected, with a proven track record of leading complex, high-profile class actions that have delivered justice and shaped outcomes across social justice, employment, consumer, environmental, securities, and financial services matters. As Class Actions is a strategic growth area for the firm, you'll join a practice expanding across Australia and internationally, working on significant emerging class actions from their earliest stages.
These appointments will also support Shine’s International Mass Torts growth strategy by strengthening the technical capability, leadership depth and litigation expertise needed to scale complex matters and support future growth in Australia and internationally.
Is it time for you to make a fresh start in Australia? If you are looking for an opportunity that includes sunshine, spectacular beaches, thriving capital cities, and a career in a leading Australian plaintiff litigation Class Actions law firm, we would like to hear from you.
As an experienced Commercial Litigation or Class Actions Solicitor, with a background in either Claimant or Defendant work, you’ll be on the frontline as we doggedly seek justice. Reporting to an experienced Practice Leader, you’ll work on a range of class action investigations and filed matters.
We’ll support you in your relocation to Australia, being by your side all the way, assisting you to navigate the visa process. We will also provide some financial support to you and your immediate family for relocation.
With compassion, connection and purpose, you’ll truly champion our clients by:
To thrive in this role, you’ll have:
Requested Information:
For more information about this opportunity, visit www.shine.com.au/careers-for-uk-lawyers
To formally submit your application, please click “Apply now” below to complete the application form. You’ll be asked to upload your resume, cover letter, and current or most recent practising certificate, as well as answer a few short questions and provide your preferences.
In-person interviews will take place in London during Thursday 29 October 2026 and Friday 30 October 2026; Birmingham during Saturday 31 October 2026; and Manchester during Monday 2 November 2026 to Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Shine Lawyers: You bring you. Together, we can right wrong.
Because at Shine, our purpose is to shine a light on injustice, and make the world a better place, one client at a time. And it’s core to who we are.
Visit https://www.shine.com.au/careers/life-shine to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Interested in learning more about Shine's Class Actions practice? Hear from Craig Allsopp, Shine's Head of Class Actions, as he shares insights on emerging litigation trends, the rise of big tech claims, and how Shine is helping shape the future of class actions in Australia on the Lawyers Weekly podcast: https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/podcast/44392-class-action-trends-developments-and-shine-lawyers-next-steps
Excited to join us and stand up to injustice? Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.
We are committed to making Shine Lawyers a place for you by encouraging and supporting our people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, and as a result, we know you’ll put your best self forward while righting wrong for our clients. We’re passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences with age, disability, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, to name a few, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. You bring you.
Should you want more information about how Shine will use your data, please visit https://www.shine.com.au/privacy-policy-gdpr
The Opportunity
Celebrating more than 50 years of righting wrongs, Shine Lawyers continues its growth trajectory as a result of maintaining its competitive edge in our field. After successfully relocating almost 50 UK solicitors to Australia, Shine Lawyers is once again seeking UK talent, strengthening our technical excellence in our legal teams across Australia.
Shine's Class Actions practice is one of Australia's largest and most respected, with a proven track record of leading complex, high-profile class actions that have delivered justice and shaped outcomes across social justice, employment, consumer, environmental, securities, and financial services matters. As Class Actions is a strategic growth area for the firm, you'll join a practice expanding across Australia and internationally, working on significant emerging class actions from their earliest stages.
These appointments will also support Shine’s International Mass Torts growth strategy by strengthening the technical capability, leadership depth and litigation expertise needed to scale complex matters and support future growth in Australia and internationally.
Is it time for you to make a fresh start in Australia? If you are looking for an opportunity that includes sunshine, spectacular beaches, thriving capital cities, and a career in a leading Australian plaintiff litigation Class Actions law firm, we would like to hear from you.
As an experienced Commercial Litigation or Class Actions Solicitor, with a background in either Claimant or Defendant work, you’ll be on the frontline as we doggedly seek justice. Reporting to an experienced Practice Leader, you’ll work on a range of class action investigations and filed matters.
We’ll support you in your relocation to Australia, being by your side all the way, assisting you to navigate the visa process. We will also provide some financial support to you and your immediate family for relocation.
With compassion, connection and purpose, you’ll truly champion our clients by:
- Providing legal advice and representation our clients need and deserve to obtain maximum compensation (under supervision initially, but we’ll support you to gain your Australian admission qualification).
- Managing and prioritising tasks to ensure legal work is delivered accurately, on time and in accordance with Shine’s case management processes.
- Drafting high-quality legal documents and leveraging e-discovery tools to support the efficient progression of class action matters.
- Applying strong legal expertise and commercial judgement to support the successful management and delivery of complex litigation.
- Building trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders including litigation funders through exceptional service, collaboration and support of junior team members.
To thrive in this role, you’ll have:
- Significant post-admission experience in either complex commercial litigation or class actions litigation.
- A strong understanding of, and ability to interpret relevant legislation and legal documentation.
- An innate ability to question, challenge the status quo and always stay ahead of the pack.
- A commitment to truly connect with those around you and work together to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
- The passion, motivation and enthusiasm to contribute to our culture and ensure it’s a place where everyone can thrive.
Requested Information:
For more information about this opportunity, visit www.shine.com.au/careers-for-uk-lawyers
To formally submit your application, please click “Apply now” below to complete the application form. You’ll be asked to upload your resume, cover letter, and current or most recent practising certificate, as well as answer a few short questions and provide your preferences.
In-person interviews will take place in London during Thursday 29 October 2026 and Friday 30 October 2026; Birmingham during Saturday 31 October 2026; and Manchester during Monday 2 November 2026 to Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Shine Lawyers: You bring you. Together, we can right wrong.
Because at Shine, our purpose is to shine a light on injustice, and make the world a better place, one client at a time. And it’s core to who we are.
- It’s our clients, who summon the courage to right wrong, and who we’ve honoured to stand with.
- It’s our team, who champion and back each other and make the place what it is.
- It’s the communities we live and work in, and are proud to support every day.
Visit https://www.shine.com.au/careers/life-shine to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Interested in learning more about Shine's Class Actions practice? Hear from Craig Allsopp, Shine's Head of Class Actions, as he shares insights on emerging litigation trends, the rise of big tech claims, and how Shine is helping shape the future of class actions in Australia on the Lawyers Weekly podcast: https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/podcast/44392-class-action-trends-developments-and-shine-lawyers-next-steps
Excited to join us and stand up to injustice? Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.
We are committed to making Shine Lawyers a place for you by encouraging and supporting our people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, and as a result, we know you’ll put your best self forward while righting wrong for our clients. We’re passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences with age, disability, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, to name a few, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. You bring you.
Should you want more information about how Shine will use your data, please visit https://www.shine.com.au/privacy-policy-gdpr
Education
Professional Certificate
Skills
Commercial LitigationClass ActionsLegal AdviceLegal DraftingE-discovery ToolsCase ManagementClient Relationship ManagementLegal ResearchLitigation StrategyCommercial Judgement
About Shine Lawyers
At Shine, we don't judge you or where you came from. What we do care about is where you’re going and how we can help get you there. We are here to empower you to support our clients as they stand up in the face of injustice. We’ve built a place for you to... Connect and be you Join a team of authentic people who care as much as you do about standing up for the little guy, doggedly seeking justice, and advancing the law. You’ll work with supportive experienced leaders who are invested in you. And you’ll be visible and valued for who you are and what you bring. Challenge and be challenged At Shine, you’ll dare to be different, questioning and challenging the status quo. That’s how we stay ahead of the pack – for our clients, for better justice and for your remarkable career. Achieve and grow Here, you’ll find a powerful platform for success, from our proven operating models to our award-winning Centre of Learning. You’ll discover the One Shine Way framework – your path to a career that means so much more. And you’ll be backed to seize opportunities, and trusted to deliver.