In-House Search

In-House Legal Recruitment at Montalt Partners

Our in-house legal recruitment team has partnered with many of the most recognised global businesses across a variety of sectors, including professional services, financial services, insurance, life sciences, TMT, sport, retail, FMCG, energy, manufacturing, not-for-profit, real estate, and construction. We recruit all levels from paralegals to General Counsels on both a permanent and interim basis. We are valued for our deep specialist knowledge, transparency and market insight.

International Reach and Specialist Knowledge

Our expertise extends globally, with sector-specific consultants who excel in their fields. We consistently deliver successful searches for clients even in regions where we do not have physical offices. We provide comprehensive solutions for organisations aiming to build or expand their legal teams, linking them with top local professionals in the industry.

The majority of the talent we place are familiar to us through long-standing relationships, mutual networks, or proactive headhunting efforts.

  • Market Expertise: Our consultants are sector specialists with deep industry knowledge.
  • Proven Success: A track record of success in all industry sectors.
  • Collaboration: We work closely with our Law Firm team to access a broad range of talent.
  • Innovative Assessment: Utilisation of advanced recruitment tools and assessment techniques.
  • Salary Benchmarking: Providing up-to-date salary data to inform competitive offers.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in all our searches.

Active jobs

US Capital Markets Associate - London (Top- Tier Practice)

London
UK
$235,000 - $365,000
A top U.S. law firm is seeking a 2nd–5th year U.S.-qualified Capital Markets Associate to join its London team. Work on a mix of equity and debt capital markets transactions with global clients, in a supportive, collaborative environment offering market-leading training and top-tier U.S. compensation.

UK-Qualified Capital Markets Associate

London
UK
£175,000 - £270,000
Top-tier US firm is seeking a UK-qualified associate (2–3 PQE) with strong ECM experience to join its highly regarded London team. Work on high-profile, cross-border transactions involving both equity and debt, with excellent mentorship and exposure.

Finance Associate – Top US Firm in London

London
UK
$260,000 - $365,000
Join a growing, high-performing finance team at a top-tier US firm in London. This role offers exposure to fund finance, private credit, and leveraged finance, with the flexibility to shape your deal mix around your interests. Collegiate culture, top-of-market compensation, and genuine progression opportunities. Ideal for 3–5 PQE lawyers with strong finance experience and a collaborative mindset.

Fund Finance Associate (2018–2022 JD) – Elite US Firm

New York
New York
$260,000 - $420,000
An elite US firm with one of the most sophisticated fund finance practices in the market is actively looking to hire a mid-senior level Fund Finance Associate to join their team.

Restructuring Associate (2–6 PQE) – Top-Tier US Firm, London

London
UK
£190,000 - £320,000
Top-tier US firm in London seeks a Restructuring Associate (2–6 PQE) to join its market-leading team. Work includes complex creditor and debtor-side mandates, cross-border restructurings, and insolvency matters across sectors. No billable hours target, lean teams, and real responsibility from day one.

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.

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