Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Careers & Interviews

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is perhaps the most aristocratic of the London 'Magic Circle' law firms, wielding unparalleled historical prestige and a genuinely elite global network. It is arguably the worldwide market leader in Antitrust/Competition law and high-end, cross-border M&A. Recently, the firm has made an incredibly aggressive and successful push into the US market (particularly Silicon Valley and New York), paying top-of-market 'Cravath scale' salaries to attract elite talent. The culture is highly intellectual, intensely demanding, and deeply focused on producing legally flawless, strategically brilliant advice for the world's largest corporations and governments.

Available Role Guides

Trainee Solicitor (Training Contract)

Avg Salary: £50,000 (Year 1) - £150,000 (NQA / Newly Qualified)

Associate (Antitrust / Competition & Trade)

Avg Salary: £150,000 - £200,000+ (UK Base) / US Cravath Scale (US Base)

Associate (Global Transactions / M&A)

Avg Salary: £150,000 - £200,000+ (UK Base) / US Cravath Scale (US Base)

Associate (Dispute Resolution / Litigation)

Avg Salary: £150,000 - £200,000+ (UK Base) / US Cravath Scale (US Base)

Associate (Restructuring and Insolvency)

Avg Salary: £150,000 - £200,000+ (UK Base) / US Cravath Scale (US Base)