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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKirkland & Ellis LLP employees are 5% more likely to recommend Kirkland & Ellis LLP as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
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| 25% | Passives |
| 35% | Detractors |
Working at Kirkland & Ellis LLP is rated average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kirkland & Ellis LLP employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Kirkland & Ellis LLP was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kirkland & Ellis LLP is rated B
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Kirkland & Ellis LLP ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 13 Kirkland & Ellis LLP employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What did you like most about the interview process?I met lots of people and got a lot of data on the role, team, expectations and challenges
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?People are generally friendly, patient and willing to help
What are some of the best things about your team?They are loyal, hardworking and smart
Kirkland & Ellis LLP provides financial support to non-profit, charitable, and law-related organizations.
We are committed to advancing the communities in which we live and work, and we dedicate substantial energy, talent and resources to meaningful causes and initiatives that reflect our values and vision
To provide pro bono legal services to those who cannot afford counsel; we support charitable and law-related organizations through the Kirkland & Ellis Foundation
| Headquarter | 600 Travis Street, Suite 2400 Houston, TX United States of America |
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| Website | www.kirkland.com/ |
| Tel | 3128622000 |
Kirkland & Ellis LLP competitors include Latham & Watkins. Kirkland & Ellis LLP ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kirkland & Ellis LLP compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
30 employees at Kirkland & Ellis LLP have reviewed Kirkland & Ellis LLP across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 30 Kirkland & Ellis LLP employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kirkland & Ellis LLP are pleased with their total compensation at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kirkland & Ellis LLP are pleased with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Kirkland & Ellis LLP are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kirkland & Ellis LLP believe the environment at Kirkland & Ellis LLP is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kirkland & Ellis LLP is extremely fast. About 17% of the employees at Kirkland & Ellis LLP work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Kirkland & Ellis LLP are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Kirkland & Ellis LLP is that the company was prepared on their first day. Kirkland & Ellis LLP employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Kirkland & Ellis LLP 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Kirkland & Ellis LLP's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Kirkland & Ellis LLP employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Jeffrey’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Houston. Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees and Male employees. Compared to Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s competitors, Jeffrey C. Hammes ranks right below Latham & Watkins CEO William Voge. Under C. Hammes’s leadership, Kirkland & Ellis LLP employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Environment and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Kirkland & Ellis LLP could stand to see real improvement.
The Kirkland & Ellis LLP Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Jeffrey C. Hammes, Executive Director Doug Mclemore, and Chief Security Officer (CSO) Arlan McMillan
Jeffrey C. Hammes CEO / President
Jeffrey C. Hammes serves as the CEO / President of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Maria Black Chief Marketing Officer
Maria Black serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Christian Cooley CFO
Christian Cooley serves as the CFO of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Doug Mclemore Executive Director
Doug Mclemore serves as the Executive Director of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Doug started at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in January... read more
Arlan McMillan Chief Security Officer (CSO)
Arlan McMillan serves as the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Robin Belleau Director of Wellbeing
Robin Belleau serves as the Director of Wellbeing of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Robin started at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in... read more
Cheryl Kaeser Chief Corporate Knowledge Counsel
Cheryl Kaeser serves as the Chief Corporate Knowledge Counsel of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Cheryl started at Kirkland &... read more
Lindsey Kirk Executive Administrator
Lindsey Kirk serves as the Executive Administrator of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
How much do people at Kirkland & Ellis LLP get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kirkland & Ellis LLP is $118,925, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,485, or $69 per hour.
At Kirkland & Ellis LLP, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $277,953 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $37,037 annually. Average Kirkland & Ellis LLP salaries by department include: Product at $155,782, Business Development at $128,506, IT at $103,798, and Finance at $75,981. Half of Kirkland & Ellis LLP salaries are above $144,485.
10 employees at Kirkland & Ellis LLP rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 32 ratings) while 9 employees at Kirkland & Ellis LLP rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $104k | $104k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $144k | $144k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $190k | $190k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $271k | $271k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $348k | $348k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kirkland & Ellis LLP across various culture dimensions.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Kirkland & Ellis LLP's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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All Industries | 73% | |
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HR | 13% | |
IT | 7% | |
Marketing | 7% |
Candidates By Location
Houston | 80% | |
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Beverly Hills | 7% | |
New York City | 7% | |
San Francisco | 7% |
What is Kirkland & Ellis LLP address?
Kirkland & Ellis LLP location is at 600 Travis Street, Suite 2400
Who is the CEO of Kirkland & Ellis LLP?
Kirkland & Ellis LLP CEO is Jeffrey C. Hammes, their score by employees is 79
What is Kirkland & Ellis LLP eNPS?
The eNPS for Kirkland & Ellis LLP is 5
What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Kirkland & Ellis LLP?
Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 63k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Kirkland & Ellis LLP?
The average salaries for Operations in Kirkland & Ellis LLP is 141k