Does Freshfields pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Freshfields employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Freshfields. This rating has decreased 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 3.1 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 (88) , 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 78 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great colleagues and culture globally" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great culture and lots of responsibility" ((in 36 reviews)); "The pay is good (I can't comment on what others are paid) as I negotiated when I joined the firm." ((in 29 reviews))

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

"Long hours and difficult to plan days ahead." ((in 73 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 25 reviews)); "No career progression for paralegals" ((in 16 reviews)); "No bonus, no home office mode" ((in 8 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Freshfields layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Freshfields layoffs and their outlook for job security at Freshfields in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Freshfields locations?

New York , Washington , Brooklyn , Brussels , Raleigh , Redwood City , Wheaton

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Freshfields reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(644 total reviews)

Edward Braham and Stephan Eilers

50% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

Freshfields has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 644 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

644 reviews

4.0

Jul 13, 2026

Challenging work

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good platform, challenging work with diverse clients

Cons

Management is not transparent and not a lot of socials

4.0

Jul 8, 2026

Great people, but uncertain job security due to layoffs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, great people to work with, lots of community aspects to get involved with

Cons

Promise of no more redundancies and then surprise, another round of redundancies

5.0

Jul 3, 2026

Freshfields LLP

Associate lawyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work, perks. In house canteen.

Cons

Long hours, depending on practice area.

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