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
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.
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.
Senior Finance Attorney (6th+ class years)
New York
New York
$390K+
Market leading firm seeking a finance attorney (6+ years) to advise private credit lenders on secured lending, LBOs, and recapitalizations. Inclusive culture with flexible billable targets, top-tier benefits, and up to 30% bonus potential.
Read our Knowledge Hub
14. 11. 2025
What Law Firms Really Look for When Hiring Lateral Associates
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