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 been stable over the past 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, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 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 79 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 54 reviews)); "Lots of very capable and friendly colleagues." ((in 39 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)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((in 30 reviews))

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

"Long hours and difficult to plan days ahead." ((in 72 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 28 reviews)); "No career progression for paralegals" ((in 16 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews)); "fee earners who are just as dedicated to the businessbut get "market rate" pay and low bonuses if any at all." ((in 6 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

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

2.9

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

May 5, 2024

Great Culture

Vacation scheme student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Have enjoyed my time at the firm as an intern. We had lots of events, socials and great exposure to market leading work.

Cons

Competitive to gain a position. The work is very hard and complex.

3.0

May 3, 2024

Good team

Document services specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really good people in the team

Cons

Management doesnt set a good example

2.0

May 3, 2024

its a job - but not a great one

Global hr director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

get paid cant see any other reason to work here

Cons

Poor team quality and if not a lawyer forget it

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