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 1% 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 107 reviews)); "Good culture and work policies" ((in 90 reviews)); "Good benefits with competitive salary" ((in 83 reviews)); "Diversity; colleagues are friendly and easy" ((in 55 reviews)); "Good salary and projection in the company" ((in 44 reviews))

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

"Long hours and pay is not sufficient" ((in 80 reviews)); "Poor management, too many processes" ((in 38 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)); "Lack of Career Progression." ((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.

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Baker McKenzie reviews

3.8

78% would recommend to a friend

(1,257 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 1,257 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

3.0

Mar 5, 2015

Good place to start career

Lawyer, 1st-year

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Resources were good. Good precedent bank and library. Excellent support staff.

Cons

Long hours to be expected. Traveling often required of associates.

4.0

Feb 23, 2015

Positive, collaborative, rewarding.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High quality work, smart, professional colleagues, and a good team spirit. Collegiate relationships with other offices is nice. The London office is a good size.

Cons

Hours and workload can be unpredictable.

3.0

Feb 20, 2015

Admin

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great business relationships, convenient commute

Cons

no upward mobility, pay could be a bit better

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