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

3.0

Oct 10, 2022

Moving in the wrong direction

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, lots of opportunities to get involved in projects, good pay and benefits, good for the CV

Cons

Lack of direction, Mordenise is awful and treats people as throw away objects, poor leadership, not great at utilising resources, over complicated process, poor change management

1.0

Oct 8, 2022

Associates treat you badly

Documentation specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team team and manager was great too

Cons

Really bad attitudes from the Freshfields Associates. I understand your power hungry to get to Partner level but treat other people at the firm who work under you with respect when you climb up the ladder. I have since moved onto another firm where people at my job level are treated with the respect we deserve.

3.0

Oct 4, 2022

Great people, poor pay

Hr project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to work with great people on a variety of topics and it is what you make of it.

Cons

Talks about career development and equal opportunities for all but this does not exist within Business Services and they will work you to the bone for very little pay or thanks.

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