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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Freshfields reviews

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

1.0

Oct 8, 2022

Associates treat you badly

Documentation specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team team and manager was great too

Cons

Really bad attitudes from the Freshfields Associates. I understand your power hungry to get to Partner level but treat other people at the firm who work under you with respect when you climb up the ladder. I have since moved onto another firm where people at my job level are treated with the respect we deserve.

4.0

May 8, 2022

Good benefits. Poor pay.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company benefits Work life balance Management Manchester office location

Cons

Not clear on pay grades and bandings (if any) Pay isn't competitive with other firms for the same role. Internal movement isn't worth the pay increase compared to being externally recruited, therefore turn over is quite dramatic especially within IT.

4.0

Mar 26, 2021

It very much depends on your team

Senior business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great working environment, interesting and challenging work, high levels of cover and trust from direct line management.

Cons

Senior levels can be very political with conflicting agendas Non-lawyers still considered to be 'tier 2' employees by many lawyers.

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