Law Firm Search
Law Firm Recruitment at Montalt Partners
Our Law Firm team specializes in connecting top-tier legal professionals with prestigious law firms globally, particularly within Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring and Derivatives. We have established strong relationships with leading UK, US, and international law firms, as well as mid-sized and boutique practices. Our collaborative approach ensures that we provide the best possible service, often working exclusively with our clients to offer opportunities that cannot be found elsewhere.
Partner Recruitment
Our Partner Recruitment team work with junior partners through to equity partners, providing critical strategic advice to support you in selecting the right firms and the best approaches to take.
The strength of our relationships in the market affords us access to senior off-market opportunities with a focus on growth rather than replacement hires. We specialize in Partner recruitment for Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring and Derivatives practices, ensuring a tailored approach to your career goals. We recognise that confidentiality is paramount and hold ourselves to the highest standards.
Our Partner Recruitment services include:
- Unrivalled Track Record: Success across all practice areas and levels of seniority.
- Deep Relationships: Strong connections with law firm management teams.
- Exclusive Mandates: Access to exclusive opportunities.
- Bespoke Consultative Advice: Tailored support throughout the recruitment process.
- Thorough Guidance: Assistance with business planning and lateral partner questionnaire stages.
- Experienced Research Team: Comprehensive market and candidate research.
Associate Recruitment
Our Associate Recruitment team has a deep understanding of the needs and expectations of both associates and law firms, especially in the Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring, and Derivatives sectors. We work to establish long-term partnerships, providing detailed market intelligence and practical advice to help associates make informed career decisions and approach firms effectively.
Our team is dedicated to supporting associates throughout the process, offering detailed resume feedback, interview coaching, tailored opportunities and search strategy consultations.
Our Associate Recruitment services include:
- Proven Success: A track record of successful placements across diverse practice areas and levels of experience.
- Strong Networks: Deep relationships with top law firms, ensuring access to the best opportunities.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Access to positions not publicly advertised, providing unique career advancement options.
- Personalized Support: Tailored advice and guidance throughout the recruitment process, from initial consultation to final placement.
- Market Insights: Detailed market intelligence to help candidates make informed career decisions and approach firms effectively.
- Comprehensive Research: An experienced research team dedicated to finding the best match for both candidates and clients.
Active jobs
US Capital Markets Associate (4-6 PQE) – US Firm – London
London
UK
£220K - £290K
Our client, a prestigious US law firm, is seeking a talented US Capital Markets Associate (4-6 PQE) to join its growing London team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated, bespoke transactions across equity and debt capital markets, with a strong focus on sponsor-side representations. The team handles high-value, complex deals, offering broad exposure without the constraints of a volume-based model.
Private Equity Associate 4-7PQE | US Firm – London
London
UK
£220,000 - £320,000
Our client is a leading US law firm with a premier private equity practice, advising sponsors and their portfolio companies on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. The team handles a wide range of deals, including leveraged buyouts, growth equity, and special situations, with transaction values typically ranging from £50-100 million to £1-2 billion. The firm is known for its deep relationships with mid-market and upper mid-market private equity sponsors, with a high volume of repeat business and a significant percentage of London-generated work.
US Capital Markets Associate (2nd - 3rd Years)
London
UK
$235K - $260K
An excellent opportunity has opened for a US Capital Markets Associate to join a growing team within a leading international law firm in London. This is a chance to work on high-value, complex transactions that span traditional capital markets and the capital markets elements of M&A, restructuring, and asset management.
Project Finance Associate
London
UK
$260,000 - $390,000
This is an interesting opportunity with our client for a Project Finance Associate to join a Top Ranked US firm in London. This firm is renowned for its leadership in renewables, clean energy, logistics, and infrastructure project finance, handling complex cross-border transactions.
Debt Finance Associate
Atlanta
Georgia
$250,000 - $380,000
A leading national law firm with a strong reputation in the middle-market lending space is seeking a 3rd - 6th-year finance associate to join their growing team. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, this firm offers Big Law talent with a better work-life balance.
Structured Finance Associate
Charlotte
North Carolina
$260,000-$435,000
An exceptional opportunity is available to join a top-tier global finance practice specializing in Commercial Mortgage-backed Securities (CMBS) and CRE CLOs. This firm is known for its sophisticated transactional work, collaborative culture, and commitment to associate development.
Structured Finance Associate
New York
New York
$235,000 - $365,000
Join a highly ranked Chambers-ranked Structured Finance at a leading firm, known for its sponsor-side representation and exceptional client relationships, with a focus on large-scale, high-profile deals and a collegial, family-friendly culture.
Securitization Associate – Mid-Sized Firm (Cravath Scale Pay)
New York
New York
$235,000 - $435,000
Our client, a premier mid-sized firm with a market-leading esoteric securitization practice, is seeking an associate to join its highly regarded team. This firm offers Cravath-scale compensation alongside a better work-life balance than larger firms, making it an exceptional opportunity for attorneys looking for high-level deal work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
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