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?

78% 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 90 reviews)); "Good benefits because company is global" ((in 80 reviews)); "Diversity; colleagues are friendly and easy" ((in 63 reviews)); "Good salary and projection in the company" ((in 45 reviews))

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

"Long hours and pay is not sufficient" ((in 83 reviews)); "Poor management, too many processes" ((in 41 reviews)); "no work life balance lacks resources too long to hire new replacements of resigned employees." ((in 39 reviews)); "Can involve late working hours." ((in 35 reviews)); "Algunos managers parecen no tener todas las aptitudes necesarias para afrontar los desafíos del rol." ((in 12 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.

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Baker McKenzie reviews

3.8

78% would recommend to a friend

(1,256 total reviews)

Milton W. M. Cheng

91% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

May 23, 2018

Went downhill - previously had been a good work environment

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generous time off Talented employees

Cons

Series of executives that didn’t show integrity, leaving vacancies in key leadership positions. Difficult to move laterally Offshoring increasing number of jobs

3.0

Aug 18, 2015

Interim Accounting Supervisor

Interim accounting supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supervised team of six, worked on the team morale while there

Cons

Integration from Elite database to SAP which I feel is more of a manufacturing database, not a good law firm system

5.0

Apr 8, 2023

Really one of the companies that are a great place to work

Technology

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Technology, business and communication trainings are available. The company also offers a 14.5 month salary program. Performance bonus is possible for achievers and people that have exceeded expectations. There is a leave conversion program as well. They are a company that looks after their people. In the pamdemic, management had allowed us to fully work remotely. The arrangement this 2023, is a hybrid arrangement. Medical insurance is top tier. There is also a retirement package program. There are other benefits that are available, please inquire with HR when your applicatiom is being processed.

Cons

Since the company provides great benefits, performance is expected. It is challenging and you will need to produce your best as it is the requirement. Employees need to be smart with time management as the culture puts a premium on working solutions, instead of hours worked. If this is a weakness, you would not fit and will be burned out in no time. It is a dog eats dog environment. You need to compete and be in your best foot forward.

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