Does A&O Shearman pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, A&O Shearman employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at A&O Shearman. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at A&O Shearman?

70% of A&O Shearman employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated A&O Shearman 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at A&O Shearman?

Associate (192) , Paralegal (30) , Stagiaire (26) , Senior Associate (25) , Legal PA (24) , Legal Professional (24) , Intern (20) , Lawyer (20) , Legal Assistant (16) , Trainee Solicitor (15) , Associate Attorney (12) , Manager (12) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Analyst (11) , Associate Lawyer (10)

What are the pros of working at A&O Shearman according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 106 reviews)); "good benefits (not monetary)" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great workplace and culture." ((in 57 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with" ((in 55 reviews)); "Pay and good name that opens doors" ((in 54 reviews))

What are the cons of working at A&O Shearman according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours at peek periods (which is more of a industry con in general)" ((in 89 reviews)); "You will have long hours and a lot will be expected of you all of the time." ((in 24 reviews)); "No career progression unless fee earner" ((in 15 reviews)); "Senior managers have also left in numbers and new managers are sinking fast" ((in 12 reviews)); "What about us!! Pay needs to improve massively and also decent bonuses." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about A&O Shearman layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed A&O Shearman locations?

New York , Washington , Melville , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Arlington , Fairfax , Jackson Heights , Ronkonkoma , Phoenix , Dallas , Flower Mound , Houston , Palo Alto , Ukiah , Miami , Tampa

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A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(956 total reviews)

Khalid Garousha

89% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

A&O Shearman has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 956 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The A&O Shearman 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

956 reviews

2.0

Mar 15, 2015

Sweatshop if you're good, isolation if you're not.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Location is at 53rd and Lex, in front of subway station.

Cons

Leadership, office culture, hours, no transparency.

4.0

Sep 20, 2024

a candid review

Office services clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-constant, fulfilling work (this could be both a negative and positive depending on how much you value work/life balance) -great co-workers. I've made lifetime friends and everyone else is just so friendly and always have their door open to chat or for advice. -open and collaborative environment. every department is flexible and understanding. it makes you want to go that extra mile to meet extremely tight deadlines when needed. -good to great compensation and benefits. I can't complain about my yearly raises and bonuses. they were above market for my job description. -inviting and inclusive environment. you always feel as if you can be yourself without fear of judgement. -your work and role are valued.

Cons

-post merger, management has really failed to communicate with staff on current plans and roles. any answers to be had, if there are any, has to be found out through rumors. very demoralizing. the A&O culture is being quickly replaced into something less desirable. time will tell. -not everyone in every department has opportunities to take on new roles or be promoted. being outspoken gets you on a black list with management it seems.

5.0

Sep 27, 2021

Good firm, solid international reputation...can be rough hours

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, talented lawyers, collegial atmosphere

Cons

Some old school partners stuck in their ways, long hours, nights/weekends/vacations interrupted

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