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

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.

High-Yield Capital Markets Associate

New York
New York
$260,000 - $420,000
Our client, an Am Law 50 firm, is expanding its High Yield Capital Markets practice and seeking talented associates to join their team.

Structured Finance Associate

Chicago
Illinois
$260,000-$390,000
Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is widely recognized for its excellence in structured finance transactions. The practice continues to thrive and is seeking to expand by adding talented associates to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm with a strong reputation and a growing presence in structured finance.

Structured Finance Associate

New York
New York
$260,000-$390,000
Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is widely recognized for its excellence in structured finance transactions. The practice continues to thrive and is seeking to expand by adding talented associates to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm with a strong reputation and a growing presence in structured finance.

Structured Finance Associate

New York
New York
$235,000 - $390,000
Our client is an Am Law 100 Firm who is investing heavily in growing their Structured Finance Practice. The practice is highly entrepreneurial, with lots of room for growth and lean class year sizes.

Structured Finance Associate

Houston
Texas
$235,000 - $390,000
Our client is an Am Law 100 Firm who is investing heavily in growing their Structured Finance Practice. The practice is highly entrepreneurial, with lots of room for growth and lean class year sizes.

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