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Benefits & Wellness

Health. Family. Finances. Davis Polk is committed to your well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits and wellness programs to support employees and their families throughout life’s journey. Benefits may vary for non-U.S. team members.

Physical health

Health, dental and vision

Comprehensive coverage is available for employees and their spouse or domestic partner and children.

Health club discounts and more

Receive discounted memberships at partnering health clubs. We also offer health screenings, flu vaccinations, fitness activities and educational webinars.      

Concierge medicine

A complimentary concierge service helps with referrals, scheduling and second opinions from top New York medical groups.

On-site Health & Wellness Center

Conveniently obtain a variety of medical services at the Health & Wellness Center in our New York office. In Northern California and Washington DC, we have a partnership with a multi-location primary care practice.

Mental health

A commitment to your well-being

Davis Polk prioritizes mental well-being and is proud to be a signatory of the American Bar Association Well-Being Pledge.

Speak with our dedicated counselors

In addition to the mental health coverage in our health plans, we offer free confidential counseling and coaching services.

Connect with our on-site counselor

Meet with our on-site counselor virtually or in person at our Health & Wellness Center in New York.

Free Calm app subscription and more

Sign up for a free subscription to the Calm app. We also offer a variety of on-demand learning resources. 

Family building and support

Parental leave

All new parents receive paid parental leave to bond with their new child or children.

Family building benefits

We offer support and guidance for all paths to parenthood, including financial assistance for adoption and surrogacy. Our health insurance covers fertility preservation and treatment.

Back-up childcare

Access back-up childcare during gaps in care, school breaks or when your regular caregiver is unavailable.

Back-up care for other family members

Arrange back-up in-home care for adult/elder relatives when support is needed or regular care is unavailable. 

Financial benefits

Retirement savings

Our 401(k) savings plan helps you build financial security for retirement, with options for both pre-tax and Roth contributions.

Tax-advantaged spending accounts

Save on taxes with pre-tax FSA, HSA and commuter programs for healthcare, childcare and work-related commuting.

Charitable giving

We offer a charitable giving and volunteering platform, including a matching gifts program.

Financial fitness programs

Educational programs help employees learn effective planning, investing and saving strategies for achieving their financial goals.

Time off and other benefits

Paid time off

All employees receive paid vacation days, plus personal and sick days.

Life and disability insurance

We provide life insurance, business travel accident coverage, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.

Student-loan refinancing assistance

Explore student loan refinancing options and potentially qualify for interest rate discounts.

On-site cafeteria

Our New York office features a large on-site cafeteria.


The benefits outlined above are available to employees in the United States and vary based on eligibility. Davis Polk also offers benefits to employees working in offices outside the United States. For information about global benefits, please contact our Human Resources team.

Davis Polk reserves the right to amend its benefits and policies in its sole discretion.