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

3.0

Jul 6, 2016

Associate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary, competent supporting staff, high profile clients

Cons

Stressful working enviornment, high employees turnover

4.0

Jul 4, 2016

ff

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

its the top 1 ranking law firm in asia and common wealth

Cons

the culture reward aggressiveness and jerks-

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

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