Does Simpson Thacher pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Simpson Thacher employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Simpson Thacher. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Simpson Thacher?

51% of Simpson Thacher employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Simpson Thacher 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 4.1 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 27 reviews)); "They have really great benefits" ((in 17 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great people and culture." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great cafeteria" ((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 45 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 13 reviews)); "great place to work, but long hours" ((in 9 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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Simpson Thacher Reviews

3.8

51% would recommend to a friend

(265 total reviews)

William R. Dougherty

100% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.6

Culture and values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Senior management

Simpson Thacher has an employee rating of 3.8 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).

Reviews by job title

265 reviews

5.0

24 June 2026

Stimulating work environment

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 June 2026

Good benefits, but expect overtime hours

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Benefits, food, office, time and a half

Cons

Over time hours are common

3.0

15 May 2026

Smart colleagues hindered by lack of leadership transparency

Client development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Worked with very intelligent attorneys

Cons

No transparency from leadership caused me to leave

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