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 75 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 52 reviews)); "Lots of very capable and friendly colleagues." ((in 34 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((in 33 reviews)); "Great team and engaging work." ((in 29 reviews))

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

"Long hours and difficult to plan days ahead." ((in 73 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 24 reviews)); "No career progression for paralegals" ((in 15 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews)); "No bonus, no home office mode" ((in 7 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

2.0

Feb 14, 2026

Overworked

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work is pretty interesting

Cons

The firm is taking on and promising clients too much. Everyone is overworked and exhausted

4.0

Feb 8, 2026

Good reputation, interesting work but it comes in waves

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well-organised firm, nice office, talented colleagues

Cons

Work load is a little unpredictable and you are expected to almost always be available

3.0

Feb 5, 2026

Interesting cases, poor treatment

Senior paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- High profile cases - Good benefits - Good IT and office - Hybrid working - Friendly coworkers within paralegal team

Cons

- No career progression - won’t consider paralegals for NQ roles - low pay rises / bonuses - unequal treatment between associates/trainees and paralegals

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