Is Weightmans a good company to work for?

Weightmans has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 216 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 14% over the last 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Weightmans to a friend and 76% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Weightmans have been left by employees working as Paralegal , Associate and Solicitor .

Does Weightmans pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Weightmans employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Weightmans. This rating has improved by 13% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Weightmans?

81% of Weightmans employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Weightmans 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Weightmans?

Paralegal (36) , Solicitor (23) , Associate (17) , Administrative Assistant (15) , Legal Secretary (5) , Principal Associate (5) , Trainee Solicitor (4) , Lawyer (3) , Associate Solicitor (2) , IT Trainer (2) , Legal Cashier (2) , Legal Executive (2) , Litigation Paralegal (2) , Marketing (2) , Partner (2)

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

"Friendly people to work with" ((in 23 reviews)); "Good culture." ((in 10 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 9 reviews)); "Offices are nice." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"low salary" ((in 14 reviews)); "Pay not great no pay rise" ((in 9 reviews)); "Poor management and lack if support" ((in 8 reviews)); "no bonus last year for those who met their target (by working additional hours to offset against the IT problems)" ((in 4 reviews)); "No career progression whatsoever, no work/life balance, lack of community, false promises by management, expected to take on WAY more responsibilities than what you're paid for etc." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Weightmans locations?

Liverpool , London , Birmingham , Leeds , Manchester , Leicester , Newcastle upon Tyne , Manchester City Centre , Solihull , Cardiff , Salford

Weightmans Reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(212 total reviews)

Sarah Walton

89% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

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Weightmans has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 212 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Weightmans employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Legal industry (3.8 stars).

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212 reviews

5.0

1 Jul 2026

Thorough onboarding with a welcoming team

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Onboarding process was very thorough and efficient. The recruitment team were very quick at responding to any queries I had. Everyone was very welcoming, making my first day a breeze.

Cons

Based on my experience so far, I don't have any cons.

5.0

29 Jun 2026

Super friendly staff with great management team

Administrative assistant/payroll clerk

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Pros

super friendly staff and great management team

Cons

none so far all good.

Weightmans Response

5d

Thank you for taking time to leave your review. Its great to read such fantastic feedback!

5.0

19 Jun 2026

Enjoyed my time at Weightmans

Paralegal

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Pros

I had a great, approachable manager, friendly welcoming staff and a close knit team. I only left due to relocating and a training contract offer elsewhere. Onboarding and training was great. The salary may have changed by now.

Cons

No major cons that I can recall. It was a great place to work.

Weightmans Response

1w

Thank you for leaving your positive review. We wish you all the best in your Training contract!

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