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?

"People are great no matter the level" ((in 80 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 52 reviews)); "Lots of very capable and friendly colleagues." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great team and engaging work." ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Long hours and expectations of self sufficiency." ((in 71 reviews)); "Work life balance / long hours" ((in 27 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 23 reviews)); "Hard work, long hours and somewhat unfulfilling work." ((in 19 reviews)); "No career progression for 99% of support staff" ((in 16 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

Feb 11, 2019

Mixed bag

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some good people. Interesting work.

Cons

Some not so good people. Odd culture

4.0

Jan 8, 2019

Excellent but not without faults

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary for paralegals, overtime given Work can be challenging - you’re not stuck doing admin tasks such as filing, making bundles ect

Cons

No career progression for paralegals - but that is to be expected Very long hours that you are expected to be available to work - almost always working 9:30am-11pm Can get political - my dealings with “paralegals” based in Manchester are that they are completely hopeless, I am stuck fixing their work most of the time. Freshfields have spent too much money establishing Manchester to ever see that it is that bad - would rather turn a blind eye than admit they are not to the standard of London employees

2.0

Oct 15, 2018

Personal Assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary is reasonable Good social side

Cons

Low morale PAs treated as inferior to EAs Restaurant is not subsidised as would be expected If you are used to a fast paced working life whereby you feel utilised to the best of your abilities then do not come to FBD

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