Chief of Staff – India

Leo Berwick is an innovative mergers and acquisitions consulting firm. We are comprised of experienced advisors from global law and accounting firms that add value to transactions as trusted partners throughout the deal life cycle. At Leo Berwick, we hire the best and the brightest. Our teams deliver a dedicated and customized service to every client.

Based in Gurugram, our India office operates as a Global Capabilities Center, delivering cross-functional support to our U.S. and Canadian businesses.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re looking for a Chief of Staff to sit at the center of our executive office, supporting our Managing Partner and North American leadership team by driving strategic initiatives and special projects, sharpening how the team operates, and using technology and AI to help the broader support team work faster, stay aligned, and deliver more consistently.
• The vision is simple: work started in India overnight hands off seamlessly to North America each morning, so our Managing Partner starts the day with priorities already moving and nothing lost in translation. This role is equal parts strategic partner, systems builder, and AI-fluent operator and someone who’s genuinely energized by using AI and other tools to extend what one person can do.

• Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in following through on commitments
• Thrive in fast-paced, cross-border environments and can work independently across time zones
• Are genuinely curious about AI and productivity tools, and enjoy finding smarter ways to get things done
• Enjoy building scalable systems, trackers, templates, and processes that improve how teams operate
• Bring strong written communication skills, sound judgment communicate confidently and professionally when supporting senior executives

• Support execution of strategic initiatives and special projects identified by firm leadership
• Track leadership priorities, action items, and commitments through completion, ensuring a clean, accurate handoff to the North American team each morning
• Prepare executive summaries, briefing materials, trackers, and status updates for senior leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional priorities, monitor progress, and escalate risks or blockers as needed
• Use AI and automation tools to streamline reporting, documentation, and knowledge management
• Create scalable templates, processes, and AI-ready knowledge repositories
• Provide high-quality coordination and administrative support, including meeting preparation and follow-up

• Ownership and accountability
• Technology and AI fluency
• Attention to detail and discretion
• Bias for action and sound judgment
• Systems thinking and stakeholder management

• 10+ years of experience in a Chief of Staff, Project Management, Operations, Consulting, or similar role
• Experience supporting senior executives, leadership teams, or high-priority business operations
• Strong organizational, follow-up, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams independently with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, with particular strength in Excel
• Working knowledge of, or strong interest in, AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, Notion, Fellow)
• Experience working across time zones, specifically North America, or in professional services, is strongly preferred

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. This may include performance-linked bonuses, connectivity and work-related reimbursements, flexible allowances for health and wellness, coaching and development, household support, and family or pet care. Employees also benefit from a generous leave policy, including annual, sick, public holidays, and applicable statutory leave entitlements.