Base Salaries for General Counsels Rise While Total Compensation Falls




General Counsel Base Salaries Increase

General counsel base salaries at companies with $5 billion or more in revenue have seen an uptick from last year, according to a report released by the Association of Corporate Counsel and Empsight International LLC. However, it’s noteworthy that despite the increase in base salaries, the total compensation for these legal executives has experienced a decline. This trend indicates a shift in how corporations are structuring compensation packages for their top legal talent. For a more detailed examination of the report, visit Law360.