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 (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.
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