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?

"great people to work with" ((in 80 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 55 reviews)); "Great colleagues and culture globally" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great team / collaborative atmosphere" ((in 34 reviews)); "The pay is good (I can't comment on what others are paid) as I negotiated when I joined the firm." ((in 28 reviews))

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

"Long hours and expectations of self sufficiency." ((in 74 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 26 reviews)); "Work life balance / long hours" ((in 24 reviews)); "No career progression for paralegals" ((in 15 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 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

5.0

Dec 6, 2017

private equity

Derivatives negotiator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

just amazing deals team work spirit culture

Cons

no cons at all the place was amazing

4.0

Nov 27, 2017

North/South Divide

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and benefits. Invests in training of staff.

Cons

A lot of tick box exercises especially concerning continuous improvement.

1.0

Nov 16, 2017

Beyond a joke .... Practice Group Managers with no experience!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The gym and the canteen ... they are the only positives!

Cons

Worst Firm I have ever worked! The creation of the EA role and the huge mis-selling of the role to high level, well respected professionals is a complete car crash!

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