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

4.0

Oct 12, 2015

Good Firm to work for

Training programmer coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked for Freshfields Business Services in London - good work life balance. Training opportunities. Nice offices in London. A very English approach and care to their communications which was endearing. For example, due to a very hot day in London and the air con not working so well, a note was sent around to say that ice-creams would be shared in the afternoon to those people that has suffered the heat. (The temperature hadn't been pleasant, but it could have been a lot worse).

Cons

Had a years contract at Freshfields. However it means that five thousand pounds my salary I didn't get to see as it went to 'benefits' that I didn't have benefit from.

5.0

Oct 7, 2015

Dispute Resolution Paralegal

Dispute resolution paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

professional environment, great facilities including gym and a great choice of healthy food in the canteen.

Cons

no perspective for career growth

3.0

Oct 4, 2015

Good benefits but slow moving

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company with good benefits and resources. Good training opportunities and interesting work with diverse people. Push the boat out for functions and christmas parties

Cons

But slow moving and behind in terms of tech. Opening of the global business centre means there is lots of change on the horizon that may take time to stabalise.

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