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?

"nice office and smart people" ((in 30 reviews)); "They have really great benefits" ((in 16 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great cafeteria" ((in 7 reviews)); "Amazing culture, interesting work, great pay." ((in 7 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 43 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 13 reviews)); "great place to work, but long hours" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Simpson Thacher redundancies in 2026?

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

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3.0

27 Aug 2023

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Friendly people; centralized staffing; nice benefits

Cons

Lack of transparency on performance

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5.0

24 Jun 2026

Business development director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Intellectually stimulating Working with really nice partners Great benefits

Cons

The furniture is really old The space in the New York office is dated Overtime meals are very stingy at $15

4.0

5 Jun 2026

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Benefits, food, office, time and a half

Cons

Over time hours are common

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