Our client is a highly respected and growing legal services organisation seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to partner directly with the CEO and Managing Director.

This is a rare opportunity to operate at the centre of a successful organisation, playing a pivotal role in connecting strategy, operations and execution. As a trusted partner to the CEO, you will help drive key business priorities, provide strategic insight and ensure initiatives are delivered with pace, structure and impact.

More than a traditional support role, this position is designed for a commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges and wants genuine exposure to executive decision-making.

Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will gain visibility across all areas of the organisation and play a key role in shaping the continued growth and success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

- Partner closely with the CEO and Managing Director to execute strategic priorities and organisational objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights, recommendations and support on key business decisions.
- Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives, ensuring successful delivery from planning through to execution.
- Drive accountability across business priorities, tracking progress and ensuring key outcomes are achieved.
- Prepare high-quality executive reports, presentations, board materials and strategic communications.
- Support executive leadership discussions by providing analysis, insights and actionable recommendations.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness, business processes and organisational performance.
- Manage cross-functional projects, collaborating with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
- Conduct research and analysis to support strategic planning, business improvement and growth initiatives.
- Assist with business planning,



budgeting and broader organisational priorities.
- Build strong relationships across the business while maintaining the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality.

Key Requirements You are a commercially astute, highly organised and proactive professional who can operate with confidence in a complex and evolving environment. You are comfortable working with senior stakeholders, managing ambiguity and bringing structure to strategic priorities.

You will bring

- Experience in a Chief of Staff, Strategy, Operations, Business Transformation or similar strategic role.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to quickly understand business priorities and drivers.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence senior leaders.
- Proven experience managing complex projects and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate information into meaningful insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level materials.
- High levels of professionalism, discretion and emotional intelligence.
- The confidence to challenge constructively, solve problems and operate autonomously.
- Experience within legal, professional services, consulting or another complex corporate environment will be highly regarded.

This is a unique opportunity to become a key strategic partner to an accomplished CEO and Managing Director within a highly regarded legal services organisation. You will have the opportunity to influence business direction, work across high-impact initiatives and contribute to meaningful organisational outcomes. With significant exposure, autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine difference, this role offers an exciting platform for an ambitious qualified looking to take their career to the next level.

Apply now to Holly Moore at [email protected]

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.

📌 Chief of Staff - Legal Services (Sydney)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Sydney