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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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      641 reviews
      4.0
      May 25, 2016

      Legal

      Legal assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      • Dealing with a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including contract, insurance coverage, business tort, product liability, negligence, shareholders litigation, securities, intellectual property, antitrust and constitutional law. • Advising clients on a wide range of issues relating to actual and anticipated litigation, in particular matters involving general liability and insurance coverage. • Provided analysis on legal issues including proposed new products, protecting intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial offerings, financial structuring, securities offerings, compliance issues for the company, nondisclosure agreements, outsourcing agreements and business strategic planning.

      Cons

      • Developed and recommended company policy and position on legal issues. • Conducted and coordinated research into a variety of legal issues. • Assistant in International Banking, Finance and Economic procedures and project management

      5.0
      Apr 22, 2016

      Great firm.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      One of the top law firms in London if not the world. Great opportunities, great culture, structure, trust, opportunities.

      Cons

      Understand you are in a law firm and what this means. If you understand that, you will do well.

      5.0
      Apr 7, 2016

      Genuinely friendly, diverse, and professional company.

      Trainee solicitor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Excellent facilities, free gym membership for employees, on-site doctors, dentists, physiotherapists available free for employees, all of which are greatly convenient. There is an amazing canteen with fresh quality food every day and the staff and lawyers are extremely friendly. There is lots of diversity in employees, which is something I love. The firm has achieved an award for highest employments of the LGBT community, which speaks for itself. This firm is second to none when it comes to what they do, they cater to every employees' need and offers top legal advice for their clients. The culture and atmosphere of the firm is always full of enthusiasm and integrity, and there is always someone to offer you help when you need it. Employees are paid very well and pay rises over the years you stay with the firm. The firm has superb corporate responsibilities, such as environmental commitments, pro bono talks and much more (can be accessed from the website. Working hours for the typical employee is from 9.30am to 5.30pm (Monday to Friday). All employees also get a 25 - day paid holiday leave and good benefits and pension scheme.

      Cons

      Of course being a part of the magic circle the firm is always busy working hard and it requires commitment and hard work from their employees. At times it may be difficult to manage a work-life balance but, when one is under those circumstances the law firms investments in facilities and services make up for it. Organisation and discipline is key.

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