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 78 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 51 reviews)); "Great colleagues and culture globally" ((in 38 reviews)); "The pay is good (I can't comment on what others are paid) as I negotiated when I joined the firm." ((in 32 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((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 74 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 6 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

Mar 17, 2013

Unresponsive and unimaginative

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Laid back office environment Free gym facilities Minimum 100 words required, so just filling up space here as there is nothing else to say in this section to be completely honest.

Cons

Ex-lawyers are fast-tracked to management positions in HR, posts they have no business holding Heads-of-departments and managers are unable to manage or connect with team members Ideas for improvement are ignored unless you are well liked All in all: an inward looking firm in a competitive space; not a sustainable mind set or business model

2.0

Feb 10, 2024

Not great for career progression

Legal solutions specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you work incredibly hard and play the politics, you may make a good enough impression to obtain a training contract at the firm

Cons

No career progression. Very political. Your opportunities depend on how likeable you are. The partners and associates do not respect the department. Pay is not great

1.0

Mar 12, 2023

Poor culture

Recruiting

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and perks. Good office location.

Cons

Horrible work life balance. Expect to work insane hours. Partners are rude and demanding. There is a culture of bullying. If you are not in the “inner circle” you will be overlooked and dismissed constantly - forget about opportunities for advancement. Management is a mess.

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