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

Aug 8, 2018

Good Firm

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits & collaborative environment

Cons

Overall technology improvements needed to stay competitive.

4.0

Aug 3, 2018

Great for exposure, punches above its weight (for better or worse)

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Prestigious list of client, ability to get to work on large and interesting deals, associates are friendly and helpful.

Cons

Minimal support below the paralegal level. Firm's internal service providers are located in London, which makes it complicated to get help from the providers.

5.0

Jun 28, 2018

Growing & Thriving US Practice

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Collegial and open culture -- everyone is very approachable -Curious, bright colleagues -Entrepreneurial mindset

Cons

-Technology could be better

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