Sidley Austin reviews

4.1

67% would recommend to a friend

(686 total reviews)
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Brian Fahrney | Yvette Ostolaza

68% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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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686 reviews
4.0
May 14, 2014
Recommend
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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
Apr 22, 2014

Administrative

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive Salary, good work/life balance. Firm is in rock solid financial condition

Cons

Sometimes attorneys aren't as willing to listen to advice as they could be. The value of your opinion is, in an unspoken way, tied to whether or not you are bringing money into the firm.

2.0
Apr 3, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very competitive salary, excellent benefits, will not hesitate to invest in infrastructure equipment, and hardware as needed.

Cons

Internal sabotage based on ruthless ambition runs very rampant.

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