Is DWF Leeds a good place to work?

Employees in Leeds have rated DWF with 3.3 out of 5 stars in 34 anonymous Glassdoor reviews. To compare, worldwide DWF employees have given a rating of 3.9 out of 5. Search open jobs at DWF in Leeds and find out about the interview experience in Leeds or explore more of the top rated companies in Leeds .

Does DWF pay well in Leeds?

DWF employees working in Leeds rate their compensation and benefits with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on anonymously submitted employee reviews on Glassdoor. This is 9.5% worse than the company average rating of all DWF employees. Browse DWF salaries in Leeds to find out how much you could get paid.

How is the work culture at DWF in Leeds?

Employees in Leeds have rated DWF with 3.4 out of 5 for work-life-balance (21.1% lower than company-wide rating), 3.6 out of 5 for diversity and inclusion (17.7% lower than company-wide rating), 3.3 out of 5 for culture and values (26.3% lower than company-wide rating) and 3.1 out of 5 for career opportunities (27.8% lower than company-wide rating).

How satisfied are DWF employees in Leeds?

45% of employees in Leeds would recommend working at DWF to a friend, compared to 54% of DWF employees worldwide . This is based on 34 anonymous reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DWF?

Paralegal (163) , Solicitor (60) , Associate (43) , Litigation Paralegal (21) , Trainee Solicitor (20) , Senior Associate (15) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Lawyer (10) , Senior Paralegal (10) , Director (9) , Personal Assistant (8) , Legal Secretary (7) , Analyst (6) , Associate Solicitor (6) , Claims Adjuster (6)

What are the pros of working at DWF according to real employee reviews?

"The people you work with are great" ((in 67 reviews)); "A great focus of work/life balance and a good deal of responsibility in cases with excellent Partner supervision when needed." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great and forward thinking colleagues." ((in 40 reviews)); "Good values and culture." ((in 29 reviews)); "Team was nice and helpful" ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DWF according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and team dynamic" ((in 43 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other firms and doesn't really reflect the amount of work that goes in to the job." ((in 42 reviews)); "cultures vary widely as middle managers have to much discretion." ((in 20 reviews)); "When I started this role there was no training from." ((in 16 reviews)); "No career progression for support staff" ((in 15 reviews))

DWF Leeds reviews

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3.9

54% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

Nigel Knowles

80% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture and values

4.3

Diversity and inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Employees in Leeds England have given DWF a rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 34 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most employees have a good working experience in Leeds England. The DWF employee rating in Leeds England is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

34 reviews

4.0

26 Mar 2026

Basic review

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible hybrid working Staff parking Development opportunities

Cons

Chargeable hour targets Large caseload Annual targets

DWF Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback on your experience at DWF. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve valued our flexible hybrid working and development opportunities. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding some of the challenging areas you have experience, including workload and targets. At DWF, we strive to support colleagues in balancing their professional commitments with personal development and wellbeing. We continually review our workload management and communication practices to ensure colleagues have the tools and support they need to thrive. Thank you again for sharing your experience and helping us make DWF an even better place to work.

5.0

6 Jan 2026

Good development

Litigation pralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good porogression opportunities for those with little experience

Cons

None that I can think of

DWF Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to review DWF and for sharing your experience with us. We’re really pleased to hear that you feel there are strong progression opportunities, particularly early in careers, as supporting development at every stage is a key priority for us. We take an agile approach to learning and career development, offering a range of training, mentoring, and self-directed resources to help colleagues build confidence, skills, and momentum as they grow. Creating clear pathways and giving people the tools to progress is something we’re proud to support. Thank you for being part of our team and for contributing to our journey of continuous improvement

4.0

25 Nov 2025

Good company

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and good training and support provided

Cons

Was a good place to work not really got any

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