Excellent place to work - Marketing and Business Development Specialist Mayer Brown Employee Review

5.0
14 Sept 2020
Recommend
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Pros

I truly loved working at Mayer Brown, feeling both challenged in my role and supported by my team and upper management. This is a very wonderful place to advance your career (although promotions are based on roles opening/being vacated) and work with supportive, kind and smart colleagues and lawyers. HR consistently reviews how the firm compensates based on the market and thus compensates generously. The bonus scheme is also generous, particularly for a law firm! I loved my experience at Mayer Brown and highly recommend working for the firm.

Cons

As in any law firm, there will be a high volume of work, but I believe this kept projects interesting!

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5.0
5 Oct 2025
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Pros

very good Team and people

Cons

a lot Of work (just to full this space)

1.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Beautiful office space and decent perks. Provides solid industry exposure and can be a useful stepping stone early in your career to gain experience before moving to a more sustainable work environment. The benefits are good too. Parental leave options (18-weeks) which is rare nowadays.

Cons

Extremely poor work-life balance and a culture that often prioritizes billable output over employee wellbeing. Leadership and management can feel disconnected from the realities of staff workloads and operational challenges. Systems and internal processes are noticeably outdated, creating unnecessary inefficiencies and compliance concerns. Training is inconsistent, and support varies significantly by team. There is also a very noticeable hierarchy between attorneys and support staff, with accountability standards that do not always feel equitable. Many paralegals and support employees are expected to absorb unreasonable workloads with limited recognition or institutional support, contributing to high burnout and turnover. It is frustrating to see a firm generate significant revenue while continuing to rely on outdated systems and understaffed support structures instead of investing meaningfully in operational infrastructure and employee retention. Many of the day-to-day challenges staff face feel preventable with better resource allocation and modernization.

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