Question 1

Does Clifford Chance pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Clifford Chance employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Clifford Chance. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Clifford Chance?

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79% of Clifford Chance employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Clifford Chance 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Clifford Chance?

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Associate (149), Intern (51), Senior Associate (47), Paralegal (33), Lawyer (30), Trainee Solicitor (30), Manager (14), Assistant Manager (13), Associate Lawyer (13), Project Manager (13), Stagiaire (13), Legal Intern (11), Assistant Team Lead (10), Internship (9), Analyst (8)

Question 4

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

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"The people are great and are truly invested in seeing you grow in your career." ((in 77 reviews)); "Great benefits and building!" ((in 37 reviews)); "Good Salary and benefit." ((in 36 reviews)); "Colleagues are nice and most of them are easy to work with." ((in 36 reviews)); "Good pay; Encouraging working environment" ((in 28 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Long hours (though mine are better than many of my friends at other magic circle firms and US firms and even some silver circle firms)" ((in 102 reviews)); "Can be overwhelming and no work life balance" ((in 48 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes and people can be challenging" ((in 26 reviews)); "management terrible" ((in 24 reviews)); "Bad Manager" ((in 11 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Clifford Chance layoffs in 2026?

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

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