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?

"great people to work with" ((in 78 reviews)); "and good benefits" ((in 58 reviews)); "Lots of very capable and friendly colleagues." ((in 35 reviews)); "The pay is good (I can't comment on what others are paid) as I negotiated when I joined the firm." ((in 33 reviews)); "friendly team & nice atmosphere" ((in 31 reviews))

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

"Long hours and expectations of self sufficiency." ((in 69 reviews)); "Poor management and communication Skills" ((in 28 reviews)); "Work life balance / long hours" ((in 27 reviews)); "No career progression for 99% of support staff" ((in 15 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 8 reviews))

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Freshfields reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(643 total reviews)

Edward Braham and Stephan Eilers

50% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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Freshfields has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 643 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).

Reviews by job title

643 reviews

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.

5.0

May 7, 2026

Prestigious work with demanding effort required

Graduate trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Prestige and high calibre work

Cons

Hard work without a doubt

5.0

Apr 27, 2026

Awesome

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues and culture globally

Cons

Can't think of any at present.

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