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

5.0

Nov 26, 2024

Great projects in competition law and friendly atmosphere

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The job was partly in German partly English, mostly case studies, research of specific legal topics within constantly evolving competition law, first experience in the field, everyone was extremely helpful and supportive, the pay was really good. I know that senior colleagues worked really long hours, For my fixed term research position it was a great balance between my ongoing Thesis and work. Very friendly atmosphere.

Cons

I do not remember any.

4.0

Nov 21, 2024

Gehalt gut, aber praktisch keine Benefits

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kanzlei ist nach wie vor sehr hoch angesehen; fachlich herausragende Kolleginnen und Kollegen

Cons

Neben dem Gehalt praktisch keine sonstigen Benefits, im Grunde lediglich der preislich reduzierte Gympass und Obstkörbe.

5.0

Nov 13, 2024

Great Place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team, great benefits, overall good experience.

Cons

Long days sometimes, but worth it

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