Does Simpson Thacher pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Simpson Thacher employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Simpson Thacher. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Simpson Thacher?

63% of Simpson Thacher employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Simpson Thacher 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Simpson Thacher?

Associate (76) , Paralegal (26) , Associate Attorney (9) , Corporate Paralegal (9) , Billing Coordinator (5) , Staff Attorney (5) , Lawyer (4) , Legal Assistant (4) , Legal Secretary (4) , Summer Associate (4) , Attorney (3) , Receptionist (3) , Assistant (2) , Counsel (2) , Law Clerk (2)

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

"Great people to work with and learn from." ((in 28 reviews)); "They have really great benefits" ((in 19 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great people and culture." ((in 9 reviews)); "Great cafeteria" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Long hours and not a lot of appreciation from senior partners." ((in 45 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "great place to work, but long hours" ((in 7 reviews)); "My position consisted of mostly diary management and then basic admin tasks such as expenses, processing redlines etc." ((in 4 reviews)); "For them, it's great to get the training that Simpson provides, but if you're not in their shoes, you will have to put up with being treated like a kindergartener like they do." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Simpson Thacher layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Simpson Thacher locations?

New York , Palo Alto , Washington , Houston , San Francisco , Los Angeles , Jersey City , Chicago , Cypress , Houston , Fremont , Denver , Century City , Midtown New York

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Simpson Thacher reviews

3.9

63% would recommend to a friend

(265 total reviews)

William R. Dougherty

100% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

Simpson Thacher has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 265 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Simpson Thacher 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

265 reviews

5.0

Jul 10, 2024

Great law firm

Business development coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing BD team and some office perks like free lunch from the cafe and coffee

Cons

Lots of office politics to learn to navigate

2.0

Jul 8, 2024

Standard Big Law Experience

Associate attorney

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The money and other perks such as spend accounts and company outings.

Cons

As with any big law firm, your time and life belong to the firm, just have your phone on you at all times in case an "urgent" request comes in. Work is also very inconsistent, some weeks you work 80+ hours and the next you barely work 20.

3.0

May 31, 2024

Great Benefits, but...

Administrative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The office is amazing They have really great benefits pays well

Cons

Racism is still alive there Overly aggressive partners

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