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 76 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 53 reviews)); "My colleagues were fantastic and supportive." ((in 36 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 team / collaborative atmosphere" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Long hours and expectations of self sufficiency." ((in 72 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 26 reviews)); "Work life balance / long hours" ((in 25 reviews)); "expectstion to work long hours and considerable overtime" ((in 18 reviews)); "No career progression for 99% of support staff" ((in 15 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

Sep 11, 2017

As good as UK firms get.

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High quality work. Relatively competitive compensation package. Cordial and collaborative colleagues.

Cons

Long working hours (but comparable to other major international law firms). Pay package inferior to US firms.

4.0

Sep 10, 2017

Good working place to start a legal career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very strong firm culture. Takes care of their employees. Very good working conditions, decent salary and good benefits options.

Cons

Slow to change, A little bit behind with tecnhology.

5.0

Aug 27, 2017

An excellent employer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diversity of colleagues, colourful challenges, intellectually stimulating work

Cons

Long hours - but this applies to any similar law firm

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