You bring you. Together, we can right wrong.
Why move and work for us?
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.
Be sponsored by Shine - a leading Australian plaintiff litigation firm
An opportunity to relocate and build a life in prosperous Australia with an outdoors lifestyle
Live in capital cities with beautiful beaches - oh, and spectacular weather!
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.
Meet the team and view the class action matters you'll work on.
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.
How to apply
To formally submit an expression of interest, you must submit your resume, cover letter and current/most recent practising certificate to the job advertisement below.
The recruitment process
Applications are now open and close at midnight Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Wednesday 30 September 2026.
On receiving your application, you’ll be invited to complete a short one-way video interview.
In-person interviews will be scheduled for suitable candidates in Manchester and London between Thursday 29 October 2026 – Wednesday 4 November 2026 with Shine’s Head of Class Actions, Craig Allsopp; Chief Legal Officer, Lisa Flynn; and Head of People & Performance, Dustin Cherry.
Australian leaders will then conduct Teams interviews from Monday 16 November 2026 until Friday 20 November 2026, so you can meet your future manager and team.
Following these interviews, employment offers will be made subject to background checks. We have also engaged a migration agent to help speed up visa processing times.
Successful recruits will be appointed as Legal Consultants, as they go through their Australian admission process.
All successful recruits will be employed permanently and sponsored on a 4-year visa.
Locations
Shine is accepting applications to our capital city locations, including:
Brisbane, Queensland
Sydney, New South Wales
Melbourne, Victoria
What are you waiting for?
Frequently asked questions
What key things should a UK lawyer know to get admitted to practise Law in New South Wales?
What key things should a UK lawyer know to get admitted to practise Law in New South Wales?
If you completed the academic requirements for admission in a foreign jurisdiction (outside Australia) at any time, you must first have your qualification assessed by the LPAB’s Academic Exemptions Sub-Committee. The assessment of qualifications varies greatly based on the circumstances in each application.
You need to obtain this assessment, and satisfy any further academic requirements before you make your application for admission as a lawyer.
For more information, refer to Section 5 ‘Assessment of academic studies’ in this guide here.
For more information, please contact the Legal Profession Admission Board of the state you wish to be admitted or your migration agent.
To explain the admission process, Shine uses the example of a UK Lawyer getting admitted in New South Wales via the Legal Profession Admission Board of New South Wales. If you wish to be admitted in a different state of Australia, please contact the relevant Board in that state.
What further academic study will I need to complete to be admitted to practise Law in New South Wales?
What further academic study will I need to complete to be admitted to practise Law in New South Wales?
If you are required to undertake further academic study, you may complete that academic study at any Australian tertiary institution which offers a law course that is accredited for the purpose of admission.
If you wish, before enrolling you may apply to the Board for a prospective assessment of your proposed study. The purpose of a prospective assessment is to ensure that your proposed study will provide you with the academic qualifications prerequisite for admission.
For more information on what further academic study you will need to complete, please visit the Overseas Qualified Lawyers section of this website here.
For more information, please contact the Legal Profession Admission Board of the state you wish to be admitted or your migration agent.
To explain the admission process, Shine uses the example of a UK Lawyer getting admitted in New South Wales via the Legal Profession Admission Board of New South Wales. If you wish to be admitted in a different state of Australia, please contact the relevant Board in that state.
How long does the qualifications assessment process usually take?
How long does the qualifications assessment process usually take?
According to anecdotal evidence from the Legal Profession Admission Board of New South Wales, from the application’s submission to the outcome of the application’s academic assessment, it usually takes approximately 10-12 weeks. Please note that this turnaround time may fluctuate due to demand.
For more information, please contact the Legal Profession Admission Board of the state you wish to be admitted or your migration agent.
To explain the admission process, Shine uses the example of a UK Lawyer getting admitted in New South Wales via the Legal Profession Admission Board of New South Wales. If you wish to be admitted in a different state of Australia, please contact the relevant Board in that state.
When are the roles available?
When are the roles available?
Whenever you're ready to make the move!
There's no fixed start date, as everyone's circumstances are different. From your first interview in the UK to joining Shine in Australia, the process can take as little as three months or, in some cases, up to twelve months, depending on factors such as visa processing and notice periods. We'll work with you throughout the journey to make your transition as smooth as possible.
Why does Shine Lawyers recruit in the UK?
Why does Shine Lawyers recruit in the UK?
It has been a proven ground to recruit experienced legal solicitors who can make the transition to the Australian jurisdiction due to the commonalities being commonwealth countries.
What if I’d like to relocate to a city that isn’t listed?
What if I’d like to relocate to a city that isn’t listed?
While we are primarily recruiting experienced solicitors in the abovementioned locations, we are always willing to hear from you in where you’d like to work across Australia. For more information, please email Shine’s Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@shine.com.au, and one of our friendly team members will discuss these special requirements with you.
How long does the visa process take?
How long does the visa process take?
As an accredited business sponsor, Shine can offer significant advantages to eligible overseas candidates and their immediate family when relocating to Australia. These benefits may include streamlined evidentiary requirements for visa applications, access to Shine's retained migration agents, and priority processing settings for applicants under the Specialist Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa.
While processing times vary, eligible visas are typically processed within three to six months. That's why Shine partners with experienced migration agents who help guide applicants through the process as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
You bring you. Together, we can right wrong.
Is it time for you to make a fresh start in Australia?
If you're looking for an opportunity that includes sunshine, spectacular beaches, and a rewarding career with a leading Australian plaintiff litigation law firm, we'd like to hear from you.
