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 79 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 52 reviews)); "Lots of very capable and friendly colleagues." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good salary and associate team" ((in 28 reviews))

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

"Long hours and difficult to plan days ahead." ((in 71 reviews)); "Work life balance / long hours" ((in 24 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 24 reviews)); "No career progression for paralegals" ((in 17 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 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

5.0

Mar 9, 2019

Great place to work

Legal secretary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are great. We work in teams and if you have any questions, someone is always willing to help.

Cons

The technology is lacking for the firm of this size but our local IT is always willing to help.

2.0

Mar 5, 2019

Negative cultural shift

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A firm full of smart people doing interesting, well paid work. Decent benefits and great reputation.

Cons

Cuts over the past few years and changes to the partnership structure putting overwhelming pressure on junior people in the firm. Collegiate and positive vibes in the past morphed into a toxic, unpleasant, cut-throat atmosphere. Cuts to business services without investment in systems has led to functions failing/being run to the ground.

5.0

Mar 4, 2019

Great place to work

Junior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

So far great culture and everyone is very aprochable.

Cons

Nothing to disclose as of yet

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Jobs at Freshfields

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