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?

68% 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 (87) , 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 77 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great colleagues and culture globally" ((in 38 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((in 31 reviews)); "The pay is good (I can't comment on what others are paid) as I negotiated when I joined the firm." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"Long hours and expectations of self sufficiency." ((in 70 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 27 reviews)); "Work life balance / long hours" ((in 25 reviews)); "No career progression for paralegals" ((in 16 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews))

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Freshfields

Freshfields reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(642 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 642 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

642 reviews

3.0

Mar 2, 2016

Associate

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It provides good perks, has strong firm network presence, good quality high profile type of legal work, good mentors, good knowledge bank system, nice office outfit and equipment

Cons

Less sociable working environment, few interactions with partners, unpleasant work sphere, long working hours, no bonuses for associates

4.0

Oct 19, 2015

Paralegal.

Paralegal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really friendly staff, great gym and cantee, great work as a contractor.

Cons

There can be times when work/life balance is sacrificed, but as a contractor you get paid for overtime!

5.0

Sep 23, 2015

Lucky to work here!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people and the culture really stand out! Everyone is friendly, engaging, respectful and very team oriented. There is the sense that the HR Manager is always looking out for you - always kind and empathetic to your stress and frustrations, and does what is in her power to help. That trickles down to how the firm functions - nice people working hard together.

Cons

The refrigerator in the cafe stocks sparkling water but not flat water? First world problems....

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Jobs at Freshfields

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