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 (86) , 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 53 reviews)); "Good head office and colleagues." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((in 35 reviews)); "The pay is good (I can't comment on what others are paid) as I negotiated when I joined the firm." ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Long hours and difficult to plan days ahead." ((in 75 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 26 reviews)); "No career progression for paralegals" ((in 15 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews)); "fee earners who are just as dedicated to the businessbut get "market rate" pay and low bonuses if any at all." ((in 5 reviews))

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3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(641 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 641 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

641 reviews

2.0

Apr 13, 2018

Support Staff

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some managers are very supportive of professional development. Really great benefits and vacation days.

Cons

Heavily reliant on the UK, and time zones can be difficult to maneuver. Horrible technological infrastructure that can make essential tasks incredibly difficult. Structure of the firm is not conducive to efficiency and employee happiness.

3.0

Mar 17, 2018

Transaction Support Lawyer

Professional support/project/transaction lawyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing team Good offices Great opportunity to learn and develop Nice team events

Cons

Extremely poor management = people that do not know what they are doing.

4.0

Mar 16, 2018

Amazing benefits

It, london

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits package, global firm, top tier services provider

Cons

Hard to change direction, long hours

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