Compensation Alignment
We base compensation benchmarks on proprietary salary surveys and data-driven research which provides specific data for various roles and levels across different markets. The system ensures firms are not only competitive in attracting top talent but also fair and consistent in retaining them. Our research includes regional cost-of-living data and compensation patterns and detailed market-specific analysis.
Compensation Audit
This service focuses on how pay is structured, applied, and experienced across your firm, not just how it compares on paper. We examine internal consistency, role scope, seniority, and performance expectations to understand whether compensation practices support retention, career progression, and sound decision making. The review highlights areas where pay may be misaligned across teams or levels, where compression or gaps may exist, and where adjustments would have the greatest impact. The outcome is clear guidance that helps firm leaders make confident compensation decisions that are grounded in reality and defensible to both leadership and talent.
Compensation Alignment & Team Elevation Under New CMO Leadership
A newly appointed Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at an Am Law 100 firm undertook a comprehensive compensation alignment, structure assessment, and retention strategy review to elevate the function, align pay with market benchmarks, and position the team for measurable revenue impact.
Is your firm’s compensation helping retain top talent or quietly pushing it away?
KHS People helps law firms assess compensation structures to strengthen retention and reduce unwanted turnover.