Allen & Overy Working Culture

There are several employee benefits to working at A&O:

Work/Life Balance

Of all the Magic Circle law firms, it's probably Allen & Overy who have made the most effort at addressing lifestyle issues and reducing associate attrition.

Insurance

Allen & Overy provide life, permanent health and private medical insurance for staff members.

Pension Scheme

A&O offer a contributory pension scheme for staff.

Season Ticket Loan

A&O provides a season ticket loan to all staff who require it.

Holidays

Everyone at Allen and Overy is entitled to 25 days a year holiday. Staff may be entitled to buy and sell further days.

Medical

Everyone who works for Allen & Overy is provided with private medical cover and access to the private onsite surgery, complete with its own GP, dentist physiotherapist.

Beauty Centre

Staff can also buy massages, manicures and pedicures at the specialist beauty centre in the Allen & Overy office.

Subsidised Lunch

All A&O staff are entitled to subsidised lunch provided in the company's restaurants. There are two restaurants, a bar and a gym on site for staff to use in their free time.

Sport

Allen & Overy has its own Football, Rugby and Cricket teams that play in London leagues (such as the London law league) and organise tours abroad.

There is a gym in the Bishops Square building, as well as a sports hall where you can play 3-a-side football, badminton and other sports.

Work in the Community

A&O runs a pro bono community affairs programme as part of its 'values into action' philosophy. The London office runs a secondary school mentoring programme, offers volunteering opportunities with the Prince’s Trust, and represents death row convicts in Jamaica and Trinidad.