STAY AWAY FROM HERE - Legal Secretary Blick Rothenberg Employee Review

I've found the culture at BR fantastic. It's known in the marketplace as being the place with the friendliest people and it really is true. Moving from a Big 4 after a long time I was hesitant but it has been a great move. The technical knowledge is incredible and yet everyone remains very open to questions, explanations and is very supportive. There is a lot of support to bring your own ideas and really make an impact in the business. The exposure to intermediaries and third parties is brilliant (especially compared to Big 4 where new work tended to come internally). There is a great network who are all well connected and even within the short time I've been here I have made some key contacts.

Perhaps I haven't been here long enough but I struggle to find cons. I was concerned the technology would be more of a struggle than at Big 4 but I've been pleasantly surprised. And given the slightly smaller nature of this business compared to Big 4, new procedures/tech etc can be quicker to be developed and implemented. Compensation is perhaps not as high as elsewhere in the market but for me personally the small gap was not enough to put me off and the pros more than make up for this.

Nice people and good socials - i'd enjoyed the deadline socials

My experience at Blick Rothenberg used to be very positive. For many years, I had clear goals and a strong sense of career progression. The culture was supportive, upbeat, and full of motivated people. However, things changed significantly following a restructuring of the Business Support function. The removal of the traditional 1:1 PA support for Partners—replaced by a centralised model where only Heads of Department retain dedicated support—has had a major impact. The PA role has effectively been diluted into a general business admin function, with some roles moved offshore, which has affected both efficiency and team morale. Since these changes, there has been a noticeable increase in staff turnover across all levels. Many experienced and valued colleagues have left, and the overall atmosphere has shifted. Unfortunately, the culture no longer feels as positive or engaging as it once was. There is also an increased focus on administrative processes such as detailed timesheet tracking—even for non-chargeable roles—which feels excessive and adds little value. For example, being required to log every activity throughout the day into numerous entries creates unnecessary administrative burden. Overall, while the firm once offered a fantastic working environment, the recent changes have significantly impacted employee experience. I believe the leadership team would benefit from taking a more modern and people-focused approach to rebuild the culture and retain talent.