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 76 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 50 reviews)); "Good head office and colleagues." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great team / collaborative atmosphere" ((in 32 reviews)); "The pay is good (I can't comment on what others are paid) as I negotiated when I joined the firm." ((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 71 reviews)); "Work life balance / long hours" ((in 25 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 25 reviews)); "No career progression for paralegals" ((in 16 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews))

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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

Nov 16, 2025

Fine

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Expected benefits of a corporate employer

Cons

Can be less pleasant for those working in business services

3.0

Nov 14, 2025

Good company in some ways but ZERO diversity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Colleagues good people to work with, decent benefits but don't always practice what they preach about diversity or inclusion.

Cons

No diversity. Make silly decisions at senior level Lots of lip service not enough action

3.0

Oct 29, 2025

Good brand for career development

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global network, high profile clients

Cons

Very long hours, high pressure

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