A snapshot view to give you a sense of King & Wood Mallesons’ ethos and culture.
The upside – KWM invests enormous energy in making the firm a great place to work.
The downside – long hours, offset by flexibility, loads of pressure offset by strong support.
Sneak peek – a day in the life of Aisling Scott.
Wellbeing and workplace culture 8.7/10
The 3(ish) word review - ‘convivial’, ‘down-to-earth’, ‘supportive.’
‘Fun, young, vibrant, everyone gets along, friendly, approachable both in and after hours. Flat hierarchy. Focused on teamwork. Very social amongst colleagues.’
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Remuneration 7.8/10
On par with comparable top-tier firms, grads not eligible for bonuses
‘Free dinners, taxis, social events. Great on-site cafe with great food at discount prices.;
Professional development 8.7/10
Strong on legal technology, tech boot camps, PLT course
‘Fantastic training - technical legal skills, technological training, personal development training, broad practice group training, specific team training.’
Social Responsibility 8.4/10
Strong on reconciliation
‘Firm is highly involved in pro bono activities including youth programs and human rights law programs.’