Chief of Staff

Role Overview

We are hiring for the role of Chief of Staff, for one of our clients, a Leading Law Firm, based in Mumbai.

The profile : a highly driven and strategic Chief of Staff to partner closely with the Managing Partner, & the leadership team of Partners. In this role, you will act as both a strategic advisor and operational leader , helping shape key priorities and ensuring seamless execution across the organization.

The ideal candidate is analytical, structured, and execution-focused, with strong experience in strategy, program management, and executive-level support . You will play a pivotal role in driving organizational alignment, improving operational efficiency, and enabling leadership effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with the Managing Partner to shape annual and quarterly strategic priorities.
• Drive key strategic projects end-to-end with clear milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Translate high-level strategy into operational plans for cross-functional teams.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on market research, competitive analysis, and business data.

2. Executive Advisory & Decision Support

• Prepare briefs, dashboards, and analysis to support high-quality executive decision-making.
• Review proposals, business plans, and major initiatives before they reach the CEO.
• Act as a thought partner on business expansion, organizational effectiveness, and long-term planning.

3. Program & Project Management

• Lead critical cross-functional initiatives impacting growth, cost optimization, or organizational scale.
• Establish PMO structures, governance, and regular reviews for strategic projects.
• Resolve bottlenecks, manage interdependencies, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.

4. Leadership Enablement & Organizational Alignment

• Facilitate leadership meetings, OKR reviews, and business cadence rhythms.
• Ensure seamless communication flow across executive leadership and teams.
• Build alignment across teams on priorities, deadlines, and resource allocation.
• Represent the CEO in internal meetings where needed.

5. Operations Excellence

• Identify process gaps across teams and drive operational improvements.
• Oversee special initiatives such as performance management, culture programs, and transformation projects.
• Work with HR, Finance, and Operations to streamline workflows and governance.

6. Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (CXOs, business heads, functional leaders).
• Manage external relationships including consultants, partners, investors, and key customers.
• Prepare presentations and materials for board meetings, investor reviews, and strategic partnerships.

Key Requirements

Experience

• 1012 years of total experience, ideally in:
• Management consulting
• Corporate strategy / CEOs office
• Program management (PMO)
• High-growth startups or enterprise strategy
• Experience working directly with senior executives (CXO level) is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand diverse functions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicationwritten, verbal, and executive presentation.
• High ownership, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.

Education

• MBA from a top-tier institute preferred.
• Bachelors degree in business, engineering, economics, or related fields.