Salary at Baker McKenzie

I believe we pay roughly commensurate with mid / top tier practices.

Bakers pays very well for a graduate position and is known for paying its more senior lawyers very well too.

We are paid well and at least if not above industry standard, especially at the junior level. The bonus scheme is clearly communicated and accessible. Bonuses are not available generally to graduates and junior associates.

The pay is very good. Bonuses, while available, are discretionary and difficult to achieve as a junior.

Pay is commensurate to market rate and very reasonable. No bonuses as a graduate at law.

Great above market pay.

We get paid very well at the firm and I am satisfied with the salary. I have not been through the bonus process yet.

Not sure about bonus structure yet. Given the size of the firm, the pay is better than a lot of top tier graduate salaries in Melbourne so very satisfied.

Competitive graduate salary, eligible for bonus after you become a general associate (1 year PQE)

I think the pay is great. I have not much to say about bonuses as I am not yet eligible to receive them.

Graduates are generally paid pretty well, but there is no bonus scheme for graduates

Pay is towards the top end of market for graduates. Bonuses become more relevant with seniority.

The pay is great at my firm.

Pay is at the top end of what any of my friends are paid at other firms.

Overall, pay could be higher; typically juniors don't get bonuses but this can be task/partner dependent.

I think these are generally in line with the market. Perhaps a bit less than some of the top-tier competitors, but it is a trade-off - I am not interested in extremely generous remuneration in exchange for not having a life outside of work. Generally, the hours worked at Baker McKenzie are sometimes hard and long, but not ridiculous like those sometimes expected at some other law firms. When taken in this context, I think the pay and bonuses provided at Baker McKenzie are more than adequate, and indeed generous.

Pay is very reasonable and in line with (or better than) the market. I have only recently left the lockstep system and have not yet had an opportunity to receive a bonus.

Pay is good relative to other firms but not the highest. Bonuses are available after you settle

Pay is good for my level. Just started, so not sure re bonuses.

Don't know about bonus structure. Would be good to learn about this and have the resources directed to us. Shows something to strive for or just know about. Graduate pay seems comparable to other firms. However, other firms have joining/starter bonuses and deferral bonuses (if deferred due to COVID).

Parental leave, ability to work from other offices - i.e. Brisbane / Sydney.

Free dinners after 6pm, free Ubers after 8pm, and some corporate discounts, and travel insurance.

The firm offers a variety of perks such as free lunches and coffees, flexible working and leave arrangements, and discounts on products such as health insurance.

We have free travel insurance for ourselves and immediate family travelling with us which is a great perk. We also have coffee vouchers, dinner and Ubers provided when we work late, and generous parental leave policies.

Free tickets to the Belvoir theatre, dinner after 6/6:30pm - either Uber Eats or from the kitchen, Uber home after 8pm, subsidised health insurance, on-site barista with totally subsidised coffee between 8-3:30pm.

After-hours dinner and Uber if working late, health insurance.

Unlimited free coffee.

We get coffee vouchers at the firm - I enjoy going out for a walk with colleagues for my daily morning coffee!

Free tickets to Belvoir St theatre! Dinner and a ride home if you're working late.

Free dinners and Ubers after hours, generous parental leave policies

Ubers for late nights, Uber Eats, coffee vouchers, health insurance corporate policy, Bose discount and others.

The free coffee in the cafe. Free movie tickets to the Belvoir, Ubers after hours and free dinner.

Free tickets for events throughout the year, travel insurance

Private health insurance, QANTAS frequent flyer discounts, hotel discounts.

Ubers when working later (as well as uber eats).

Free travel insurance (at least, I hope this will be a good perk when travel is possible)

Anyone who works past 7pm gets dinner paid for and reimbursed for an uber/taxI home. There are also a number of corporate discounts and perks available.

Paid dinners and taxis if staying back late for work are great. There is also free travel insurance which is terrific - although perhaps less utilised now in the COVID environment. There are a host of other corporate benefits and discounts, including with many key brands.

Late night taxis and dinner when working late, and travel insurance for you and your partner regardless of whether the travel is for work or personal.

Free tickets to arts and cultural events.