ConocoPhillips’ Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Kelly B. Rose, received a total compensation of $6.15 million in 2024, marking a 7.47% increase from the previous year. ([bullfincher.io](https://bullfincher.io/companies/conocophillips/ceo-salary?utm_source=openai))
This compensation package comprised a base salary of $951,984, stock awards totaling $3,717,766, and other compensation amounting to $202,796. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1163165/000130817925000308/cop4372213-def14a.htm?utm_source=openai))
In comparison, ConocoPhillips’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, R.M. Lance, received a total compensation of $23.12 million in 2024, reflecting an 11.29% increase from the previous year. ([bullfincher.io](https://bullfincher.io/companies/conocophillips/ceo-salary?utm_source=openai))
These figures align with a broader trend of rising compensation for top corporate general counsel. According to a Law360 Pulse report, the highest-paid general counsel in the S&P 500 for 2023 was Kent Walker of Alphabet, who received total compensation of $27.3 million. ([lexisnexis.com](https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/b/thought-leadership/posts/top-corporate-general-counsel-compensation-rises-in-2023-law360-pulse-report?utm_source=openai))
The energy sector, where ConocoPhillips operates, reported a median total compensation of $5 million for general counsel in 2023, ranking second among industries. ([lexisnexis.com](https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/b/thought-leadership/posts/top-corporate-general-counsel-compensation-rises-in-2023-law360-pulse-report?utm_source=openai))
These compensation trends underscore the increasing value and responsibilities associated with the role of general counsel in major corporations.