Does Dentons pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Dentons employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Dentons. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Dentons?

71% of Dentons employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Dentons 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Dentons?

Associate (127) , Paralegal (61) , Legal Assistant (40) , Intern (39) , Senior Associate (33) , Lawyer (27) , Attorney (19) , Internship (19) , Legal Secretary (19) , Partner (18) , Administrative Assistant (17) , Solicitor (17) , Legal Intern (13) , Legal Counsel (11) , Stagiaire (11)

What are the pros of working at Dentons according to real employee reviews?

"Most people are nice and professional" ((in 87 reviews)); "An entrepreneurial firm with great colleagues and a huge international footprint." ((in 58 reviews)); "Try to promote a good culture" ((in 50 reviews)); "Good work life balance compared to pay" ((in 39 reviews)); "Really enjoyed working at Dentons, everyone gets on well and my team were great." ((in 36 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Dentons according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, brand and lack of ambition" ((in 41 reviews)); "Long hours; and could have more diversity" ((in 37 reviews)); "Low salary at highly competetive market" ((in 33 reviews)); "During the holidays we received a $150 gift card with no bonus (for such a huge corporation this is a huge let down)." ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor leadership and pitting staff against each other which resulted in a factionalised work environment" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Dentons layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Dentons locations?

Chicago , New York , Washington , Pittsburgh , San Francisco , San Diego , Atlanta , Dallas , Kansas City , Los Angeles , Lehi , Indianapolis , Birmingham , Denton , Houston , Des Moines , St. George , Salt Lake City , Saint Louis , Phoenix , England , Oakland , Denver , Annapolis , California , Miami , Naples , Chincoteague , Chicago , Lexington-Fayette

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3.6

71% would recommend to a friend

(966 total reviews)

Elliott Portnoy

82% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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Dentons has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 966 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Dentons 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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966 reviews

4.0

Feb 8, 2022

Legal Training

Legal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team camaraderie. Relatively flat structure and approachable bosses.

Cons

Lack of proper guidance for the juniors in the team.

5.0

Feb 3, 2022

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salaries per jurisdiction is close to the highest level in comparison to competitors. Work/Life balance is also good, if compared to the other law firms, however, harsh overtimes also happens.

Cons

Somethimes general management could be improved and more flexibility to associates to be given.

4.0

Jan 23, 2022

could be better

Legal assistant/paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are great on all levels

Cons

Low salary at highly competetive market

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