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 117 reviews)); "Good benefits and some remote work" ((in 89 reviews)); "Good culture and work policies" ((in 81 reviews)); "Diversity; colleagues are friendly and easy" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good salary and projection in the company" ((in 47 reviews))

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

"Long hours and pay is not sufficient" ((in 78 reviews)); "Management is bad" ((in 43 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 33 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

1.0

Apr 19, 2019

Hong Kong Team - Billing Analyst - The worst team ever!

Billing analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Benefits -Clean environment -High end facilities -Near market market

Cons

-Low basic salary -Unhappy work environment -Poor training from the team -Incompetent supervisors -Workload, pressured (dont have enought time to break) -No work-life balance -Client is very demanding

1.0

May 30, 2018

This place will swallow you up mentally.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Drinks and socialising at the end of the month, average pension scheme and life insurance.

Cons

Massive turnover of staff. No training given whatsoever. They throw you in the deep end as soon as they have got you through the door. All nice for the first while and then everything changes. The no bullying policy is rubbish. WHEN you do report it they brush it under the carpet and protect their own. Very disappointed in the company as a whole. Clearly money orientated.

4.0

Mar 16, 2018

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nicer people than you find in most firms; chance to work on international projects.

Cons

Like most large law firms it is a revolving door and management does not always clearly explain decisions to rank-and-file. There has been an obvious shift in priorities in the last two years, and morale among associates and staff is suffering as a result.

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Hong Kong Team - Billing Analyst - The worst team ever!

This place will swallow you up mentally.

Associate

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