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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DLA Piper?

69% of DLA Piper employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DLA Piper 3.4 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 107 reviews)); "Good benefits and pension plan." ((in 65 reviews)); "Good culture and lovely people." ((in 54 reviews)); "Interesting work and good salary" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good pay and generally increase every year." ((in 43 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 34 reviews)); "late working hours;" ((in 27 reviews)); "No bonus scheme." ((in 12 reviews)); "No career progression for non" ((in 10 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.

What are the top reviewed DLA Piper locations?

New York , Chicago , Washington , Baltimore , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Tampa , San Diego , Boston , Philadelphia , Atlanta , Palo Alto , Austin , East Palo Alto , Dallas , Phoenix , Houston , Minneapolis , Miami , Century City , Newark , Hillside , Petersburg , Richmond , Reston , Sacramento , San Jose , Denver , Hartford , Seattle

DLA Piper reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,042 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 1,042 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Oct 19, 2017

Ship of fools

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice space in Sydney before their slow motion collapse made them hand a lot back

Cons

Piper leaderships, partners and lawyers leaving. Poor pay

1.0

Oct 17, 2017

Avoid at all costs

Lawyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Absolutely nothing positive about this firm as an employer

Cons

No leadership, professional and support staff are severely under-resourced, felt like a sinking ship with people departing on a weekly basis

4.0

Oct 17, 2017

Excellent firm

Law clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great lawyers and staff, very supportive in every way. Interesting and fulfilling work.

Cons

Some people in leadership positions could have had better people skills.

DLA Piper Response

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Thank you, we welcome all feedback and are committed to hearing your suggestions. We're continually working to create a rewarding and promising workplace for all of our employees.

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