Question 1

Is Clifford Chance a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Clifford Chance has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,215 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at Clifford Chance to a friend and 73% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Clifford Chance have been left by employees working as Trainee Solicitor, Lawyer and Paralegal.

Question 2

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 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Clifford Chance. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Clifford Chance?

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78% 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 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Clifford Chance?

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Associate (149), Intern (50), 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 5

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 82 reviews)); "The employée benefits were good!" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great colleagues" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good Salary and benefit." ((in 34 reviews)); "Great training and opportunities for personal development." ((in 29 reviews))

Question 6

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 101 reviews)); "Can be overwhelming and no work life balance" ((in 48 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes and people can be challenging" ((in 25 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 23 reviews)); "Bad Manager" ((in 11 reviews))

Question 7

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.

Question 8

What Clifford Chance locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

London, Newcastle upon Tyne

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