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 99 reviews)); "good benefits and out side of work events." ((in 63 reviews)); "Interesting work and good salary" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great colleagues and lots of travel" ((in 34 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 58 reviews)); "No work/life balance (depending on a group and season)" ((in 32 reviews)); "late working hours;" ((in 26 reviews)); "no training contract opportunities" ((in 13 reviews)); "No career progression for non" ((in 9 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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2.0

Feb 17, 2018

Not Great but Not that Different than Other Firms

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

An interesting mix of work

Cons

Compensation somewhat below market median

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, and we're glad to hear you enjoyed having a diverse workload. Wishing you all the best for your future endeavours.

4.0

Jan 16, 2018

International Work

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People, experience, work, trust, location

Cons

its a classic matrix, too many chiefs and little cohesion

DLA Piper Response

8y

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

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

8y

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.

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