The Chief of Staff will translate leadership priorities into actionable plans, refine operational processes, manage projects, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives while identifying improvements.
Intro description:
Legalist is an institutional alternative asset management firm. Founded in 2016 and incubated at Y Combinator, the firm uses data-driven technology to invest in credit assets at scale. We are always looking for talented people to join our team.
Legalist is seeking an operationally-focused Chief of Staff to partner with our leadership team. As our Chief of Staff, you’ll be the go-to person for turning priorities into action, building and refining processes, and keeping cross-team initiatives on track. This is a hands-on position for someone who thrives in the details, enjoys problem solving, and can bring structure to a fast-paced environment.
Core responsibilities:- Translate leadership priorities into actionable plans and ensure follow-through across teams
- Own and refine operational processes spanning investment operations, fundraising logistics, borrower engagement, and new business initiatives
- Build and maintain SOPs, workflows, and documentation to drive consistency and scalability
- Manage recurring and ad hoc projects such as quarterly onsite planning, investor reporting, fundraising webinars, and cross-team analyses (including offshore team assessments)
- Serve as a central point of coordination for cross-functional initiatives, keeping stakeholders aligned and accountable
- Identify process gaps and bottlenecks, implement improvements, and track outcomes to ensure continuous progress
- 6–12 years in highly operational roles, ideally within asset management, wealth advisory, RIA, or another process-heavy industry
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and bring structure to complex initiatives
- Experience leading people or driving accountability across teams
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
- Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
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