Is Sidley Austin a good company to work for?

Sidley Austin has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 769 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at Sidley Austin to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sidley Austin have been left by employees working as Partner , Paralegal and Associate .

Does Sidley Austin pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sidley Austin employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sidley Austin. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sidley Austin?

67% of Sidley Austin employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sidley Austin 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sidley Austin?

Associate (111) , Legal Secretary (31) , Project Assistant (31) , Partner (26) , Legal Assistant (21) , Paralegal (19) , Attorney (9) , Associate Attorney (8) , Intern (8) , Lawyer (7) , Summer Associate (7) , Billing Specialist (6) , Managing Associate (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , IT Intern (5)

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

"The people are great and are very helpful to each other." ((in 84 reviews)); "Great benefits and transit reimbursement" ((in 55 reviews)); "Good Pay (still offers Christmas bonuses and Vacation buy" ((in 37 reviews)); "Nice people, colleagues, however you’re kept so overworked that you barely have time to talk to anyone" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good Salary and place work" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Very bureaucratic and long hours" ((in 52 reviews)); "Management in the billing department is horrible." ((in 23 reviews)); "Many long hours at the office" ((in 11 reviews)); "Staff don’t seemed valued by lawyer or upper management Very corporate and formal environment." ((in 5 reviews)); "Depending on your direct manager, it can be a supportive environment with great resources." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sidley Austin layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sidley Austin locations?

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Sidley Austin reviews

4.1

67% would recommend to a friend

(686 total reviews)

Brian Fahrney | Yvette Ostolaza

68% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Sidley Austin has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 686 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Sidley Austin 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

686 reviews

4.0

May 14, 2014

Challenging, dynamic environment with strong leadership and cutting edge vision.

Senior level manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The firm is recognized as a worldwide leader. The intellectual capital of both staff and attorneys is really superior. My work is always challenging and requires forward thinking. Directors and firm management are accessible. Salaries and benefits are competitive, market or above. Quality place to work where staff retention is good and many have significant longevity with the firm.

Cons

Long hours during certain periods which could be mitigated with improved communication. At times, noticeable inconsideration from firm management with demands at the end of the day for immediate turnaround for non-critical materials. Implied expectation to check emails after hours, weekends and on vacation.

3.0

Jul 3, 2024

Taking a negative turn!

Senior project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have a pension since I have been there for more then 4 years.

Cons

A lot of favoritism. Depending on who you know, you can advance pretty far without actually knowing your job functions

1.0

May 18, 2024

Exhausted

Receptionist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people, colleagues, however you’re kept so overworked that you barely have time to talk to anyone

Cons

Overworked , perpetually understaffed expected to at work 12 hour days/ Micromanaging boss, who has no compassion, how can a firm that is so successful and talks about how their well-being of their employees are important and yet does not demonstrate it or care that their employees are close to complete burnout

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Jobs at Sidley Austin

Administrative Assistant

Service Desk Senior Technician

Billing Specialist (Dallas/Houston)

Office Services Coordinator