Senior Talent Manager

Senior Manager, Talent

About the Role

ElevenHundred+ is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent to lead talent programs supporting Massumi + Consoli, with a focus on associate development, performance, training, mentoring, integration and retention.

Reporting to the Chief Talent Officer, you will work closely with M+C partners and practice leaders, ElevenHundred+ business teams and firm committees to strengthen attorney performance and development as the organization grows. This is a hands-on role requiring strong judgment, relationship-building and execution: you will advise attorneys and leaders, own core talent processes and translate emerging needs into practical programs and solutions.

About ElevenHundred+

ElevenHundred+ is a management services organization that provides business, administrative and operational support services to Massumi + Consoli, a nationwide law firm. Massumi + Consoli was founded in 2015 as a spin-out from the Private Equity and M&A Group of Kirkland & Ellis, and the firm’s approach combines the proficiency of the best large international law firms with a highly personalized experience.

ElevenHundred+ is a separate entity from the law firm, does not practice law or provide legal services and manages the non-legal operational infrastructure that enables the firm's attorneys to focus on the practice of law. This position is employed by ElevenHundred+ and works in direct support of Massumi + Consoli’s attorneys and firm leadership.

Responsibilities

Associate Relations and Staffing

• Serve as a first point of contact for associates on workload, performance, development, team dynamics and career questions; build relationships and identify concerns early.
• Advise partners on associate development and team-management issues, helping identify practical solutions.
• Partner with business teams on attorney workplace matters and translate recurring issues into clearer policies, processes and communication.
• Monitor associate workload, capacity and development needs; work with practice leaders to balance client service, economics, utilization, attorney development and cross-office staffing.
• Track leaves, transitions and availability changes; use staffing information to inform workforce planning and hiring recommendations.

Performance and Career Development

• Manage feedback and review programs, prepare calibration and advancement materials, and work with the Review Committee to translate outcomes into development priorities.
• Help partners deliver effective feedback and address performance concerns; track development and performance-improvement plans and follow-through.
• Support advancement, compensation and bonus processes.

Training and Mentoring

• Assess development needs through reviews, partner input and attorney feedback; translate recurring needs into programming and resources.
• Design and coordinate substantive, professional-skills and leadership training, including programming for new supervisors and business development training with Marketing & Business Development.
• Manage external faculty, coaches and vendors; support attorney instructors and maintain training materials.
• Manage and improve the formal mentoring program, including pairings, expectations and resources; help associates find opportunities to broaden their experience and contribute to firm initiatives.
• Monitor mentoring relationships and encourage informal mentoring and sponsorship.

Talent Programs and Committee Support

• Support designated attorney committees, including Knowledge Management, Innovation and Culture; translate priorities into workplans and coordinate implementation. Partner with the Chief Talent Officer on Review Committee support.
• Support selected development initiatives for business professionals.
• Lead or support other Talent initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve.

Talent Data, Technology and Analytics

• Manage attorney talent systems, data and reporting processes; use AI and other technology to improve workflows, training and knowledge access.
• Develop reporting on staffing, utilization, performance, development, advancement, compensation and engagement; analyze trends and recommend action.

Onboarding and Integration

• Coordinate attorney onboarding with recruiting, business teams and practice leaders; ensure readiness and track integration milestones.
• Help new attorneys understand firm expectations, culture, systems and resources and build connections through staffing and mentoring; conduct check-ins and use feedback to improve integration.
• Collaborate with the recruiting team on certain initiatives, including interviewer training and summer associate programming.

Attorney Transitions

• Coordinate attorney departures and firm-initiated transitions, including planning, documentation, client and team handoffs, and career-transition resources.
• Analyze attrition and exit themes and recommend improvements to staffing, development and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
• At least eight years of experience in attorney talent, professional development, practice management or a related function, preferably within a leading law firm or comparable professional-services environment.
• Strong understanding of attorney performance, development, staffing, mentoring, onboarding and retention.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility with partners, attorneys and senior leaders, communicate effectively and influence without formal authority.
• Sound judgment and discretion in sensitive personnel and performance matters.
• A practical, hands-on and service-oriented approach, with the judgment and flexibility to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong analytical skills and fluency using data, technology and emerging tools to improve talent programs and inform decisions.

Location and Working Schedule : New York. We work on a hybrid office schedule requiring three office days per week, generally Tuesday–Thursday, subject to change. This role requires flexibility to work outside standard business hours and attend additional office days as business needs warrant. Occasional travel to other M+C offices as business needs require.

Compensation and Benefits : The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000–$240,000. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, geographic market and internal equity.

ElevenHundred+ offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off and other employee benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity : ElevenHundred+ is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, caregiver status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive health decision-making, height, weight or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.