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
M&A Associate (New York, Dallas or LA)
New York
New York
$310,000 - $420,000
Join a boutique law firm offering elite M&A experience, Cravath-scale pay, and a collegial culture focused on work-life balance and career growth. Opportunities in NY, LA, and Dallas.
Capital Markets Associate
Austin
Texas
$260,000- $390,000
An AmLaw 20 firm with a top-tier global reputation is seeking a Capital Markets Associate in Austin. This role offers exposure to high-profile deals, a collaborative and family-oriented culture, and strong opportunities for growth. Ideal for associates with 3-6 years' experience who are looking to advance their career while maintaining balance.
Financial Services Associate
New York
New York
$260,000 - $390,000
Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is a full-service law firm with a Financial Services practice that is experiencing significant growth.
This role will primarily focus on commercial finance and derivatives, with opportunities to broaden expertise in these areas.
Capital Markets Associate
New York
New York
$260,000-$390,000
Our client, an Am Law 50 firm, has achieved impressive success with a high-performing Capital Markets team that operates at an exceptional level while maintaining a relatively small size.
Capital Markets Associate
New York
New York
$260,000- $420,000
Our client, an Am Law 50 firm, boasts a large, globally recognized capital markets team that is expanding further and seeking skilled associates to join their ranks.
Restructuring Associate
New York
New York
$235,000- $365,000
New York or Chicago (Flexible working arrangement)
Our client are a global top 10 law firm, with a highly regarded restructuring practice who deliver high profile restructurings and insolvencies involving global brands for a wide range of clients. These include distressed companies, insolvency practioners, creditors, private equity, banks & other financial institutions. The team represent practice focus on predominantly (75%) on Chapter 11 work, with the (25%) Chapter 15. There is a relatively even mix between the in-court and out-of-court work. The debtor and creditor split is also 50/50.
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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