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 80 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 52 reviews)); "Lots of very capable and friendly colleagues." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great team and engaging work." ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Long hours and expectations of self sufficiency." ((in 71 reviews)); "Work life balance / long hours" ((in 27 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 23 reviews)); "Hard work, long hours and somewhat unfulfilling work." ((in 19 reviews)); "No career progression for 99% of support staff" ((in 16 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

3.0

Mar 20, 2017

Paid well, unless you factor in what you will earn per hour worked

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some great people to work with

Cons

Working hours are crazy, easily 60+ hours a week with little interest to improve that from management.

4.0

Mar 14, 2017

Amazing salary, god-awful inflexible hours.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Brilliant salary and benefits, particularly if you secure two years of law school funding. Friendly and supportive atmosphere. High level corporate work, if you're into that sort of stuff. Brilliant training opportunities. If you have lots of time and ambition and stamina, the world's yours for the taking.

Cons

Although it's possible to work remotely, it isn't encouraged out of core hours for anyone but parents. The standard is to be at your desk 9.30-7pm 5 days a week at a minimum. Part time work is virtually impossible to get or to maintain even if you get approval. Any parents have to make a lot of sacrifices to carry on working there. Part of this is a consequence of being a client-led girl in a competitive environment. Part of it is just being stuck in the dark ages. I was usually too busy all the time - if I left at 7pm for more than a week, I had 'capacity' for more work and was given more work.

1.0

Mar 4, 2017

Very very disengenous hiring practices! Multipbe steps and many "faces" to interview with with empty promises!

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Word is getting out about sketchy hiring practices. Firm does not inderstand what they are hiring for and communication btewm NY and DC offices is awful!

Cons

Still are hooking in applicants with no intention of serious job offers being made. BEWARE!!!

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