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 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

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,041 total reviews)

Charles Severs and Frank Ryan

71% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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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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4.0

Mar 7, 2018

IT Application Support

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable, safe and calm company.

Cons

Long and late working hours.

DLA Piper Response

8y

Thank for your taking the time to write this review - we appreciate your feedback. We hope you stay in touch through our alumni community.

2.0

Feb 20, 2018

Global vs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A global law firm with many talented lawyers across the world and a centralized support organisation (marketing, business development, HR, IT) to support and align activities.

Cons

From a local office perspective, the centralized support organisation is understaffed and is not in touch with local markets and business needs. Management should focus more on branding, external communications and employer branding - globally as well as locally.

DLA Piper Response

8y

Thanks for your input, particularly on our external communications and employer branding. We have been reviewing our approach and are looking to make changes to these areas in the future. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

4.0

Jan 29, 2018

Law Clerk

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working atmosphere, brilliant lawyers

Cons

High level of pressure due to work overload, low compensation.

DLA Piper Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. While we're proud to offer competitive compensation to our employees, we believe that this should never be the focus of employment with us. We're committed to creating a rewarding workplace for all. We hope you stay in touch through our alumni community.

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