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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

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.

Leveraged Finance Associate | 2-5 Years

Chicago
Illinois
$235,000-$365,000
Our client is an Am Law 20 firm, with a top ranked Leveraged Finance practice. This market leading practice focuses on structuring, documentation and negotiation of secured and unsecured financing transactions for both borrowers and lenders. The majority of their work is focused on borrower side, however they still work with lenders. Transactions include senior, mezzanine and subordinated debt, acquisition financings; loan workouts and restructurings. The team represent a large range of clients across varied industries and also have a cross office staffing model, so you can work with Partners in other offices.

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