CLOs See Pay Increases and Higher External Hiring Rates Amid Rising Responsibilities
Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) are becoming more prominent in executive pay structures, with a notable rise in compensation and external hiring. From 2022 to 2025, the share of CLOs among top-paid executives increased by 10% in S&P 500 companies, while median compensation rose from $3.3 million to $4.2 million.
Topics: CLO compensation executive pay trends external hiring practices