We analyzed compensation paid to General Counsels using data collected in Equilar's 2009 Top 25 Survey. The report breaks down General Counsel pay by factors such as executive tenure, reporting level, company size and geographic location.
  • Most General Counsels in the survey report directly to the CEO, and they are paid 45.7% more than fellow GC's further down in the reporting hierarchy.
  • General Counsels in the South are compensated less than GC's in other regions. However, they are likely to receive more perquisites than GC's in other regions.
In-Depth Top General Counsel Compensation Report
An Analysis from Equilar's 2009 Top 25 Survey
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