Freshfields Graduate Scheme and Graduate Jobs UK: 1 Open (Oct 2026)

Updated 16 Oct 2026

Freshfields holds a Worker sponsor licence, covering the Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker and Skilled Worker routes. One graduate role is open now, alongside 14 other open roles overall, with the location summary showing roles in London and Manchester.

Graduate & entry roles open: 1
All open roles: 17
Cities: 2

Freshfields graduate jobs and entry-level roles open now

Junior Risk Advisor
The Junior Risk Advisor supports risk management, governance, compliance, regulatory, insurance and claims work in the Practice Protection team. It suits someone developing expertise in risk frameworks, reporting and risk awareness while working with colleagues across Legal and other business functions.
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Freshfields on the UK sponsor register

Holds a UK sponsor licence: yes
Rating: Worker (A rating)
Routes: Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker
Registered town: London

Freshfields graduate roles: what they involve

The open graduate role is Junior Risk Advisor in the Practice Protection team within the Legal Department. Its description centres on risk management, governance and compliance, including supporting the enterprise risk management framework, monitoring risk trends, reporting and risk initiatives. The work involves collaboration with Legal, Finance, HR, Information Security and other Business Services colleagues.

The role suits someone looking to develop expertise in risk, governance, regulatory, insurance and claims activity within an international professional services environment. It asks for the ability to work across a broad range of risks and contribute to risk awareness. The other listed roles include legal, business development, innovation, strategic growth and personal assistant positions, but no further requirements are supplied for them.

How to apply to Freshfields' graduate scheme

The supplied description does not set out an application process for the Junior Risk Advisor role. As a typical UK process, expect to submit an application through the employer's careers site, provide your CV and relevant information, and complete any questions or assessments requested in the advert.

If shortlisted, typical next steps can include an interview and further assessment before a decision. Treat these as general guidance rather than Freshfields' stated process, and check the employer's careers site for the current application stages, documents, assessment details and any role specific instructions.

Freshfields visa sponsorship and its licence

Freshfields appears on the sponsor register with a Worker licence rated A. The listed routes are Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker and Skilled Worker, and the register entry is in London. This means the employer holds permission to sponsor workers under those routes, but it does not confirm that every vacancy is eligible for sponsorship.

International applicants should read the individual advert carefully and ask Freshfields whether the particular role can support their immigration circumstances. Check GOV.UK for the current rules and requirements for the relevant route, then confirm the position directly with the employer before applying or accepting an offer.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Freshfields have a UK sponsor licence?

Yes. Freshfields appears on the sponsor register with a Worker licence rated A. The listed routes are Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker and Skilled Worker.

Will Freshfields sponsor my graduate role?

The licence entry does not confirm that the open Junior Risk Advisor role is eligible for sponsorship. Check the vacancy information and ask Freshfields directly about sponsorship for that particular role and your circumstances.

How many graduate roles are open at Freshfields?

One graduate role is open in the supplied information: Junior Risk Advisor. There are 14 other open roles overall, and the location summary shows roles in London and Manchester.

How to read this page

A sponsor licence means the employer is allowed to sponsor visas. It does not mean every role it advertises will be sponsored. Check the advert, and the salary rules for the Skilled Worker visa on GOV.UK, before you apply.

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