Does Freshfields pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Freshfields employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Freshfields. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Freshfields?

69% of Freshfields employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Freshfields 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freshfields?

Associate (87) , Paralegal (38) , Legal Solutions Specialist (21) , Trainee Solicitor (20) , Intern (17) , Lawyer (16) , Executive Assistant (14) , Business Analyst (11) , Senior Associate (11) , Legal Secretary (9) , Personal Assistant (9) , Transaction Lawyer (9) , Internship (8) , Document Specialist (7) , Documentation Specialist (7)

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

"People are great no matter the level" ((in 76 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((in 35 reviews)); "Lots of very capable and friendly colleagues." ((in 33 reviews)); "The pay is good (I can't comment on what others are paid) as I negotiated when I joined the firm." ((in 29 reviews))

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

"Long hours and expectations of self sufficiency." ((in 68 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 28 reviews)); "Work life balance / long hours" ((in 26 reviews)); "expectstion to work long hours and considerable overtime" ((in 18 reviews)); "No career progression for paralegals" ((in 13 reviews))

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Freshfields reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(642 total reviews)

Edward Braham and Stephan Eilers

50% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Freshfields has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 642 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Freshfields 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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Reviews by job title

642 reviews

4.0

Sep 24, 2019

Great pay, very high standards, and demanding work

Senior role (non-lawyer)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, pension, medical insurance etc. Very high standards, you'll certainly learn a thing or two working here, which will stand you in good stead elsewhere. A very well-run organisation. Never dull. If you're going to work in a top city law firm in a business support role, then I'd recommend it.

Cons

If you're not a lawyer, it doesn't matter how senior you are in 'business support', you are still less than any partner. Very hard work - no let up, and long hours. You can't escape email.

1.0

Sep 10, 2019

The Firm is Great - Some managers, not so much

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Firm is absolutely 100% behind EDGE, minority empowerment, etc., at least they speak to this often enough. The work life balance promoted is awesome.

Cons

Horrible managers - incapable of impartiality Racist managers - promote unqualified, young white females who are drinking buddies over qualified and experienced staff Selfish managers - will take the ideas of staff and sell it as their own Cliquish managers - Affinity Bias plays a major role in how some managers manage

4.0

Sep 2, 2019

Great experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Incredibly talented colleagues and top-quality work

Cons

Unpredictable working hours and quite hierarchical

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Jobs at Freshfields

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