Special Counsel Solicitor - Class Actions

Come and right wrong with us. At Shine Lawyers New Zealand, we challenge the norms of traditional law firms, and are committed to understanding the needs of our clients, pro-actively working to always stand up for the little guy. We are passionate about access to justice for our broad range of clients.

Shine has a reputation as a leader in plaintiff civil litigation in New Zealand. Our dedicated team delivers justice for our clients who have suffered losses, whether an insurance dispute, building defect dispute, earthquake claim, abuse law, class action / representative action, employment matter, estate litigation, relationship property issue or general civil litigation. We have seen an organic increase in actions brought by plaintiffs and, consequently require a “go-getter” to join our vibrant team.

The Opportunity

Permanently based in Auckland, this is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigator with experience contributing to the success of complex, major litigation disputes and/or class actions.

Whether you’ve come from defendant or plaintiff practice, you will have the opportunity to take a leading role on prominent cases, including contributing to case strategy, expert evidence and investigations into new class actions. We are proud to hold a portfolio of prospective class actions including, but not limited to, product liability, natural disaster, environmental, general insurance, and social justice-based class actions.

Reporting to an experienced Practice Leader, with mentorship from a team of highly experienced class actions practitioners, you will have an ideal balance of autonomy and guidance. With compassion, connection and purpose, you’ll truly champion our clients by:

• Managing the conduct of multiple class actions, using case plans and effectively delegating and overseeing the supporting legal team.
• Providing strategic advice and updates to Shine’s partnered litigation funders on budgeting of individual and portfolio matters.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with our clients, providing regular and effective communication whilst managing expectations.
• Contributing to the origination and development of new class action opportunities.
  
  
  

While this is a full-time opportunity, we are open to offering flexible work arrangement options, including work from home options once established, and part-time with a minimum of four (4) days per week for the right candidate.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience as a solicitor practising across complex commercial litigation.
• Current New Zealand practising certificate, or the ability to obtain one.
• Desire to lead high performing legal teams.
• Strong legal analytical skills, research skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with and manage large volumes of complex documents and reports.
• 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.
  
  
  

Shine Lawyers: A place for you. It means more here.

At Shine, purpose really matters.

• It’s our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.
• It’s the communities we are part of and support every day.
• It’s our team, who champion what’s right and make this place what it is.
  
  
  

We’ve achieved a lot, but you’ll find no airs and graces here. We’re humble yet relentless. We don’t pretend to be anything other than ourselves. And together, we’ve created a place for you to thrive.

Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• Connect and be you: Get the benefits you need, and work with truly authentic people. And you can enjoy the security of well-established firm that treats you as a person, not a number.
• Challenge and be challenged: We’re not here for “easy”. We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact. Question and challenge - that’s how we grow.
• Achieve and grow: Start your Shine journey with our in-house learning programs, where you’ll find immediate connection and be set up for success. You will be provided real opportunities to step up and grow - within your role and beyond.
  
  
  

Excited to join us and stand up to injustice? Apply now and make Shine a place for you.

As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team – no matter the outcome.

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. You bring you.