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?

67% 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 3.4 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 104 reviews)); "good benefits and out side of work events." ((in 61 reviews)); "Interesting work and good salary" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great colleagues and lots of travel" ((in 33 reviews)); "Nice offices and lunches" ((in 22 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 30 reviews)); "late working hours;" ((in 25 reviews)); "no training contract opportunities" ((in 13 reviews)); "Worked 2500+ billable and the bonus for the 500 over the 2000 quota was < (salary/2000)" ((in 11 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.

DLA Piper reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(1,041 total reviews)

Charles Severs and Frank Ryan

69% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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DLA Piper has an employee rating of 3.7 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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5.0

Sep 10, 2017

Excellent Employer

Legal secretary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great staff , working conditions and benefits

Cons

huge corporate organisation so you can be just a number

DLA Piper Response

8y

Thanks for the feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your time at DLA Piper. We're aware that navigating a large geographically diverse company can occasionally be difficult to manage, but we hope our employees feel comfortable enough to speak to their management if they have questions or concerns. We think that DLA Piper's a great place to be and we hope you stay in touch through our alumni community. Wishing you all the best for your future endeavours!

5.0

Sep 7, 2017

THE Global Law Firm

Attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Top work and great resources. Slow to get there but, generally, market matching pay and good bonuses. Incredible international pro bono opportunities. Dynamic and fluid interoffice and international matter staffing and workflow.

Cons

Contracting legal market, increase pressure on staff efficiency, cost-cutting, work sharing among offices.

5.0

Sep 6, 2017

Good Interning Opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Office, Culture, Pay, Travel, Training

Cons

work life balance, Long Hours

DLA Piper Response

8y

Thank for your taking the time to write this review - we appreciate your feedback.

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