Question 1

Is Freshfields a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Freshfields has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 884 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at Freshfields to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Freshfields have been left by employees working as Trainee Solicitor, Paralegal and Legal Solutions Specialist.

Question 2

Does Freshfields pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Freshfields?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freshfields?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"People are great no matter the level" ((in 78 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 59 reviews)); "Lots of very capable and friendly colleagues." ((in 40 reviews)); "Great team / collaborative atmosphere" ((in 33 reviews)); "The pay is good (I can't comment on what others are paid) as I negotiated when I joined the firm." ((in 32 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Long hours and difficult to plan days ahead." ((in 68 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 25 reviews)); "No career progression for 99% of support staff" ((in 16 reviews)); "fee earners who are just as dedicated to the businessbut get "market rate" pay and low bonuses if any at all." ((in 8 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Freshfields locations?

Accepted Answer

London, Manchester, Manchester City Centre, Salford, Chelmsford, Oxford, Leeds

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