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 (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?

"People are great no matter the level" ((in 77 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 56 reviews)); "My colleagues were fantastic and supportive." ((in 36 reviews)); "Great team / collaborative atmosphere" ((in 31 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((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)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 26 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 reviews

3.7

69% 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

5.0

Oct 20, 2022

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Super friendly atmosphere Engaged coworkers at all levels Great experience

Cons

Disorganization in some areas throughout firm since it’s so large

2.0

Oct 18, 2022

Beware those who enter, for a curse shall haunt you for the rest of your days

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of training possibilities, different soft skill courses. MBD staff generally nice, collaborative and encouraging.

Cons

Horrible culture of bullying, - rule with fear. The pressure put on fee earners so immense that they just pass that rage on to business support. Spoken to like absolute garbage. People routinely crying in lifts and toilets. Local therapists know the firm stories well.

5.0

Oct 12, 2022

Good place to work

Applications developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Progression opportunities were good, moved upwards to 3 different roles over 4 years. Plural sight licences available People feel looked after and I had some of the best supportive managers Good agile work environment and colleagues very supportive Great extensive benefits Commutable from out of town, next door to Salford Central

Cons

For people on the Service desk, progression is slow and the desk is always recruiting. Expensive parking if you wish to travel by car.

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