Does Baker McKenzie pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Baker McKenzie employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Baker McKenzie. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Baker McKenzie?

77% of Baker McKenzie employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Baker McKenzie 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Baker McKenzie?

Associate (191) , Intern (43) , Paralegal (41) , Senior Associate (32) , Legal Professional (31) , Legal Secretary (27) , Billing Analyst (24) , Analyst (23) , Lawyer (20) , Manager (19) , Junior Associate (17) , Legal Assistant (17) , Attorney (16) , Internship (16) , Legal Intern (16)

What are the pros of working at Baker McKenzie according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and friendly" ((in 112 reviews)); "Good culture and work policies" ((in 91 reviews)); "Good benefits and some remote work" ((in 87 reviews)); "Diversity; colleagues are friendly and easy" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good salary and projection in the company" ((in 52 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Baker McKenzie according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and pay is not sufficient" ((in 86 reviews)); "Management is bad" ((in 40 reviews)); "no work life balance lacks resources too long to hire new replacements of resigned employees." ((in 37 reviews)); "Can involve late working hours." ((in 32 reviews)); "Limited career progression in support services" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Baker McKenzie layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Baker McKenzie layoffs and their outlook for job security at Baker McKenzie in 2026.

Baker McKenzie reviews

3.8

77% would recommend to a friend

(1,256 total reviews)

Milton W. M. Cheng

91% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Baker McKenzie has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,256 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Baker McKenzie employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

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1K reviews

2.0

Aug 26, 2014

RUN FOR THE HILLS!!!

Infrastructure analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Other than a paycheck... and med insurance.... none!

Cons

As big of a law firm their management and staff decisions make no sense! then again with the billions $$ they make each year nobody really cares about anything but to find the right person to fire when they fill like it! A politics game oasis, not what you know but WHO do you know... RUN FROM THIS HELL HOLE...

2.0

Jan 28, 2021

Legal professionals are treated poorly by the company

Legal professional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly staff, good work life balance, good starting job to learn the basics

Cons

No trust given and therefore no challenge to the job; Micromanagement is horrendous and some team leads become passive aggressive if they feel threatened by your ability/ideas; LPs treated differently to all other staff because they are disposable - do not think there is any way to progress in this job, because there isn't; Poorly treated during covid, no equipment given and no pay rises despite promotions being given. Expected to pay for screens/a mouse etc when the office is filled with equipment. Other departments in legal given full equipment; Made to feel you are lucky to have a job instead of the company making you feel valued

2.0

Oct 13, 2018

Good people, incompetent leadership

Business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Warm culture, strong brand, good experience

Cons

Glaringly obvious problems and inability/desire to resolve.

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RUN FOR THE HILLS!!!

Legal professionals are treated poorly by the company

Good people, incompetent leadership

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