consigliere
/ˌkɑnsɪˈljɛreɪ/
noun
- A trusted advisor or counselor, especially in a criminal organization or political group.
- She acted as the CEO's consigliere, offering strategic counsel behind the scenes.
- In the movie, the consigliere was the only person who could speak freely to the don.
- The mob boss relied on his consigliere for advice on every major decision.