Does Ropes & Gray pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ropes & Gray employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ropes & Gray. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ropes & Gray?

67% of Ropes & Gray employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ropes & Gray 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ropes & Gray?

Associate (109) , Paralegal (22) , Associate Attorney (11) , Legal Executive Assistant (11) , Summer Associate (11) , Attorney (10) , Corporate Paralegal (10) , Legal Secretary (9) , Practice Development Assistant (7) , Practice Development Specialist (7) , Information Governance Assistant (6) , Analyst (5) , Corporate Program Paralegal (5) , Litigation Paralegal (5) , Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at Ropes & Gray according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and interesting work" ((in 60 reviews)); "Good benefits and area is nice" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great culture and place to work." ((in 38 reviews)); "Good pay and accommodation and food" ((in 21 reviews)); "Excellent training" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ropes & Gray according to real employee reviews?

"The long hours and unexpected over" ((in 50 reviews)); "Terrible management and horrible hours" ((in 21 reviews)); "work life balance can be difficult like all large law firms" ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours generally, bureaucratic, heavy regulation on employees" ((in 11 reviews)); "I had four different managers in 4 years, each one worse than the last." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ropes & Gray layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(497 total reviews)

R. Bradford (Brad) Malt

84% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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Ropes & Gray has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 497 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ropes & Gray employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

497 reviews

4.0

Jun 30, 2026

Great culture and collaboration, but space can be tight at times

Administration

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Transparent, great culture, accessible staff at all levels. Collaborative energy.

Cons

Space on some floors remains a challenge. Food options improved nearby but still not right next door.

4.0

Jun 26, 2026

Stability and benefits come with long hours

Client ops & lpm manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and a lot of stability

Cons

Hours can be long given the pay. Hustle culture.

3.0

Jun 25, 2026

Great coworkers, but upper management lacks flexibility

Legal executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall, you’ll have some great coworkers

Cons

Upper management, inflexibility, no real room for growth

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Jobs at Ropes & Gray

Lead Accountant, Europe