Does DLA Piper pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DLA Piper employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DLA Piper. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DLA Piper?

68% of DLA Piper employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DLA Piper 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DLA Piper?

Associate (141) , Intern (52) , Legal Secretary (41) , Senior Associate (36) , Paralegal (32) , Solicitor (30) , Lawyer (27) , Legal Assistant (23) , Internship (19) , Associate Lawyer (18) , Stagiaire (18) , Attorney (16) , Trainee Lawyer (15) , Associate Attorney (13) , Trainee Solicitor (12)

What are the pros of working at DLA Piper according to real employee reviews?

"very enjoyable and people were very nice" ((in 106 reviews)); "good benefits and out side of work events." ((in 57 reviews)); "Good pay and generally increase every year." ((in 47 reviews)); "Interesting work and good salary" ((in 45 reviews)); "Team is great." ((in 31 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DLA Piper according to real employee reviews?

"Plenty of people work long hours and get work done but efficiency would go way up with a tech overhaul" ((in 55 reviews)); "No work/life balance (depending on a group and season)" ((in 32 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 31 reviews)); "late working hours;" ((in 26 reviews)); "No career progression for admin staff" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about DLA Piper layoffs in 2026?

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

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DLA Piper reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,041 total reviews)

Charles Severs and Frank Ryan

71% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

DLA Piper has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,041 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DLA Piper 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

3.0

Nov 7, 2017

Associate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay and benefits, smart and dedicated colleagues, sophisticated legal work.

Cons

Big law lifestyle, billable hours requirement.

DLA Piper Response

Thanks for leaving this review. We're really happy that you enjoyed working at DLA Piper. We think it's a great place to be and we hope you stay in touch through our alumni community.

2.0

Nov 5, 2017

Needs to look after support staff

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Truely an international Firm. For the most part people are friendly and there is a reasonable level of social activies. Very strong on pro bono and charity activities.

Cons

Very disorganised, business support are treated as second class compared to the fee earners. There is no sense of value from the partners to the employees.

DLA Piper Response

Thank you, we welcome all feedback and are committed to hearing your suggestions. We're continually working to create a rewarding and promising workplace for all of our employees.

5.0

Nov 2, 2017

Legal Assistant

Legal assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional environment and a lot to learn about

Cons

Huge amount of work and not always a united team

DLA Piper Response

Thanks for your feedback. We're currently rolling out new initiatives to address these areas of concern.

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