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Gilbert + Tobin

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Go with eyes wide open - Senior Associate Gilbert + Tobin Employee Review

1.0
Nov 21, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Some very brilliant colleagues. Market leading transactions.

Cons

Pigeon-holed. Silo team environment (you will only ever do one type of work, for one partner). Very toxic culture. Many very disillusioned colleagues. Many archaic views around women in the workforce in particular. Personal leave not respected (whether it’s for holidays, as a carer or any other reason). Not enough resources. No emotional support. Clients come first at all costs.

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5.0
Apr 18, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible work culture, friendly colleagues, dynamic and collaborative environment

Cons

Long working hours (although varies throughout the year and by practice group)

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1.0
Apr 7, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of friendly, young people and great facilities.

Cons

HR quite literally only exists to protect the senior lawyers, and will do anything to retain them at the expense of others. They have no moral compass, and as much as they advertise themselves as an innovative, more modern firm, their beliefs about work could not be more archaic. Some of the partners treat those under them, especially assistants, with zero respect and with zero consequences. Please do not take a role in this company if it's not a senior position as you will receive absolutely no support from higher up. The turnover is extremely high due to the toxic culture and lack of respect from HR. The pay for non-legal roles is ridiculously bad, along with the hours and benefits, while even the most junior of lawyers earn a very, very high wage.

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