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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Freshfields reviews

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

4.0

May 31, 2017

Great firm

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The firm offers excellent benefits for the staff and there are a number of social clubs for employees to join. The onsite doctor, dentist, gym, restaurant mean you never really have to leave the building. The culture is relaxed yet demanding in a sense that the work must be of the highest quality. Learning and development opportunities are readily available with an online portal and library of courses.

Cons

For those in business services there is little room to progress upwards, more so horizontally. The impending moves to Manchester mean there is a gloomy outlook for those in business services and whether they will remain in London. There are also a small hand of self-entitled members of staff.

5.0

May 16, 2017

Working at Freshfields

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Incredibly smart and driven colleagues both in fee-earning and business services; excellent reputation; respectful and inclusive culture; down-to-earth, friendly, genuine people; excellent career opportunities for those willing to work hard, be bold and try something new

Cons

Every organisation should be striving to improve its performance, working environment, engagement and culture and Freshfields is no different. But there is nothing that stands out to me as a "con" of working here. If there was I would have moved on a long time ago.

4.0

May 2, 2017

Junior Associate Lawyer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The most spectacular pro is the salary, especially for a recent graduated in law/masters. In addition, in my opinion, the kind of client and cases you can work on are top level, comparing to other law firms based in Spain.

Cons

Many working hours. Fierce competition between teammates. Limited access to information when you are working on a case. Little involvement in meetings or discussions with clients. Lack of guidance by senior associates and partners.

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