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Updated 5 Jun 2023
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Found 92 of over 116 reviews
75% Recommend to a Friend
99% Approve of CEO
Found 93 of over 116 reviews
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Steve Cooke
34 Ratings
Pros
"First class work; incredibly bright people; never a dull day; no billable targets; individual autonomy" (in 5 reviews)
"The firm respects work-life balance and no one is expected to work extra hours, except for when it is REALLY needed" (in 3 reviews)
Cons
"Challenging to manage work life balance" (in 7 reviews)
"Heard of very long hours from time to time but characteristic of industry" (in 12 reviews)
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- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
friendly people, good work, drinks
Cons
long hours, pressure, dodgy promotion
- Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Glossy veneer hides a chronic problem
27 Feb 2023 - Anonymous Employee in London, EnglandRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Excellent staff pension and very competitive benefits package. Great associate bonus, but business support roles are not given anywhere near as generous a bonus scheme. Premium clients and some world class lawyers. Strong facilities.
Cons
Lawyers are well paid, but those in support functions are well behind market rates. The business has been venting staff at an alarming rate for 12-18 months and this has caused a very high pressure and high stress environment for anyone at advisor level upwards in all support functions, from BD & Marketing to Facilities and even HR. Several examples of long term sickness absence for work-related stress, as well as departures to other companies for higher pay and (often) less work. Outwardly projects an inclusive culture but suffers from institutional diversity problems. Not very progressive versus other law firms when it comes to work life balance and agile working.
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Hands on with broad of skills of IT
Cons
Too much workload such as projects, ad-hoc, etc.
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Nice Office Very friendly staff from different backgrounds
Cons
No problems at all about this company
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Elite people, great clients, interesting work
Cons
Busy, high pressure, relentless workload
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
No billing targets so more collegiality
Cons
High pressure environment as is expected
- Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Magic Circle, good pay, location, good quality work and client base, room to grow
Cons
Performative interest in diversity and inclusion and social mobility, hierarchical culture, exclusionary behaviour as minorities often not given same opportunities or room to grow as white colleagues.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Good opportunities for career progression
Cons
Not great in terms of work/life balance
- Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
Great support and business services team
Cons
misalignment between leadership and staff
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Great place to work at
14 Mar 2023 - Trainee Solicitor in London, EnglandRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Excellent training provided Great holiday
Cons
Working hours are long like in any city law firm
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Slaughter and May has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 116 reviews left anonymously by employees. 75% of employees would recommend working at Slaughter and May to a friend and 84% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -2% over the last 12 months.
75% of Slaughter and May employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Slaughter and May 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.
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