Partner Search

Partner Recruitment at Montalt Partners

Montalt Partners’ Partner Search practice advises law firms and partners on strategic senior-level hiring, from individual lateral moves to team lift-outs and office launches.

We partner with management committees, practice heads and firm leaders to deliver intelligence-driven recruitment solutions across Banking & Finance, Capital Markets and Restructuring. Our reputation is built on discretion, precision and the ability to identify opportunities focused on growth rather than replacement hires.

Our Approach

We act as trusted advisors throughout every stage of a partner’s move, from confidential market sounding and business-plan refinement to offer negotiation and integration support.

Our relationships with firm leadership teams give us visibility into off-market opportunities that align with long-term strategic objectives, not just immediate hiring needs.

Our Partner Search Services Include
  • Unrivalled Track Record: Successful placements from junior partners to senior equity levels.
  • Deep Relationships: Direct access to firm management and decision-makers.
  • Exclusive Mandates: Representation on strategic, growth-driven partner searches.
  • Bespoke Advisory: Guidance on business-plan preparation, lateral questionnaires and firm selection.
  • Market Insight: Intelligence on platform strengths, compensation models and partnership structures.
  • Confidential Execution: Absolute discretion throughout every engagement.
  • Dedicated Research Capability: Comprehensive market and team mapping across the UK, US and Asia.

At Montalt Partners, our goal is simple, to connect exceptional partners with platforms that maximise both individual potential and firm-wide growth.

Active jobs

Finance Associate

New York
New York
225K-390K
Finance Associate opportunity within a rapidly growing Am Law 50 practice advising private credit and bank lenders.

Finance Associate

Chicago
Illinois
225K-390K
Finance Associate opportunity within a rapidly growing Am Law 50 practice advising private credit and bank lenders.

Finance Associate

Atlanta
Georgia
225K-390K
Finance Associate opportunity within a rapidly growing Am Law 50 practice advising private credit and bank lenders.

Real Estate Associate (Remote)

Chicago
Illinois
200K - 355k
Fully remote Real Estate Associate role offering finance-heavy work, genuine equity partnership prospects, and strong mid-market sophistication.

Restructuring Associate (Remote)

Chicago
Illinois
225K - 390K
Fully remote Restructuring Associate role offering Chapter 11 creditor-side work, Cravath-scale pay, and a defined path to equity.

Restructuring Associate

New York
New York
235K - 365k
Restructuring Associate role within a lean national team, offering Chapter 11–focused work, strong mentorship, and a credible path to equity.

Real Estate Associate

New York
New York
225K - 265K
Real Estate Associate opportunity in the US with a collaborative, Midwestern-style team, strong partnership prospects, and balanced billables.

Structured Finance Associate | 1st–5th Year

Chicago
Illinois
$225,000 - $365,000
We’re working with a Top Tier global firm looking to grow its Structured Finance practice with associates in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or DC. This is one of the most dynamic, well-resourced SF teams with a reputation for top-tier work, standout training, and exceptional internal mobility.

Read our Knowledge Hub

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