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

Structured Finance Associate

Charlotte
North Carolina
$235,000 - $390,000
Our client is an Am Law 100 Firm who is investing heavily in growing their Structured Finance Practice. The practice is highly entrepreneurial, with lots of room for growth and lean class year sizes.

Structured Finance Associate

Chicago
Illinois
$235,000-$365,000
Our client is an Am Law 100 Firm who is investing heavily in growing their Structured Finance Practice. The practice is highly entrepreneurial, with lots of room for growth and lean class year sizes.

Finance Associate

New York
New York
225,000 - 260,000
Our client, an Am Law 50 Firm, is experiencing significant organic growth within its Finance Practice, creating exceptional career advancement opportunities. The practice leader is committed to long-term growth; each hire is made with a view to partnership.

Derivatives Associate

New York
New York
$235,000 - $390,000
Our client is a Am Law 100 Firm ranked top 10 for Derivatives and Structured Products.

Structured Finance Associate

New York
New York
$260,000 - $420,000
Our client is an Am Law 100 Firm with a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit. The firm is focused on US growth, providing a great opportunity for progression.

Real Estate Finance Associate

Dallas
Texas
$200,000 - $400,000
Our client is a growing Am Law 200 Firm who are highly respected for their Real Estate Practice. The practice works on a wide range of matters with commercial banks, insurers, master servicers, special servicers and Commercial Mortgage-backed Securities lenders, with lending and loan servicing.

Restructuring Associate

New York
New York
$235,000- $365,000
New York or Chicago (Flexible working arrangement) Our client are a global top 10 law firm, with a highly regarded restructuring practice who deliver high profile restructurings and insolvencies involving global brands for a wide range of clients. These include distressed companies, insolvency practioners, creditors, private equity, banks & other financial institutions. The team represent practice focus on predominantly (75%) on Chapter 11 work, with the (25%) Chapter 15. There is a relatively even mix between the in-court and out-of-court work. The debtor and creditor split is also 50/50.

Capital Markets Associate

New York
New York
$235,000 - $390,000
Our client is an Am Law 50 Law Firm, with a well renowned, high performing Capital Markets practice. The practice has gone from strength to strength, recently winning multiple awards in the industry, and are looking to add more talent to their expanding team.

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