The most toxic law firm I’ve ever worked at - Anonymous employee Cleveland & Co Employee Review

Honestly, one of the best things about working here is the people. Everyone works pretty closely together, even across two teams (corporate and legal), so it feels very collaborative. Colleagues are friendly and easy to get along with, and it's a genuinely fun group to be around day to day. At the same time, everyone's really switched on and takes their work seriously, so you end up learning a lot just by being around the team. I like the shorter Fridays and one work-from-home day a week, and that there's a lot of understanding when it comes to working parents, especially working mothers, which I respect a lot. The company is growing fast, which means there's a lot of opportunity to get involved in different things and figure out what you're good at. The office itself has a nice industrial vibe, which adds to the atmosphere. There's a strong sense of transparency and thoughtful decision-making from management that happens behind the scenes. I feel fully supported by my manager in working towards where I want to be, and the processes and expectations are always clear and well-communicated.

The fast-paced environment may not suit everyone. However, for people who enjoy growth and change, this can be a positive.

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- No care whatsoever about employee wellbeing. - Not a single benefit. You won’t even have health insurance during probation. - Heavy micromanagement as leadership style. There is a pathological obsession with control from the top. You will not be trusted on anything, and either you obey and adapt to every commandment (which will be disguised as a suggestion), or they will find a way to get rid of you. You will be hired with the ask of bringing “fresh ideas”, only for those fresh ideas to be shoved out the window the moment you bring them up. - They won’t even provide you with a laptop. Instead, you will be expected to bring your own laptop, which has to be a Mac no less. - No flexibility on holiday allowance. Office closure, such as over Christmas, taken out of you allowance and there is nothing you can do about it. - Toxic culture where you are strongly advised never to give negative opinions and feedback. You must tell management that everything is perfect and that their ideas are spectacular, otherwise be prepared to face the consequences. I could spend a day typing. Don’t be fooled by positive reviews as they were all written by management. Just know that if you have some self respect and self love, you must stay as far away as possible from this company.