Survey FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our compensation survey.

What is the purpose of this survey?

This survey collects compensation data from legal and compliance professionals in the alternative asset management industry. For 20 years, it has provided the transparency necessary to benchmark compensation in the space.

Why participate in this survey?

The data collected by the survey is not for sale. The results – and their key insights into market compensation for legal and compliance roles within the alternative asset management industry – are only available to participants and clients.

Who is eligible to participate?

General Counsels, Chief Compliance Officers and Associate General Counsels working at alternative asset managers. This includes professionals in firms focused on hedge funds, private equity, venture capital and decentralized finance (DeFi), as well as legal/compliance professionals at alternative asset management divisions of larger financial institutions. Non-CCO compliance professionals without legal titles are ineligible.

What information is collected in the survey?

The survey collects compensation data along with several variables to understand their relationship to compensation. These variables include:

Manager Variables

  • AUM
  • Structure
  • Strategy
  • Location
  • Public/Private
  • L&C Department Size

Participant Variables

  • Title
  • Seniority
  • Practice Area
  • Tenure in BigLaw
  • BigLaw Lateral Moves
  • Honors
  • SEC/CFTC/DOJ

Compensation Variables

  • Base
  • Cash Bonus
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Equity

Is my information safe?

Yes! The survey has a long-standing history of protecting participant privacy. All survey results are reported anonymously and on an aggregated basis. When generating the survey report, we anonymize all data before collating the results; therefore, individual data points cannot be reverse identified to any individual participant.

How do we keep your survey data safe?

Your privacy is a top priority. Here's what we do to protect your information:

  • Survey responses are securely collected via Typeform and stored in our Microsoft 365 SharePoint environment.
  • Access is limited to a small internal team and protected with multi-factor authentication.
  • Our 24/7 security team monitors for any suspicious activity.
  • We never share your data with third parties.
  • Only aggregated results are released—your individual responses remain private.

Where can the survey results be accessed?

When the results are available, you will receive an email with credentials for you to view the report.

What if I have additional questions?

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