Associate Search

Associate Recruitment at Montalt Partners

Montalt Partners’ Associate Search practice specialises in connecting high-calibre associates and counsels with leading UK, US and international law firms. We operate at the intersection of market intelligence, discretion and deep practice-area expertise with particular strength across Banking & Finance, Capital Markets and Restructuring.

Our consultants have long-standing relationships with global elite, mid-sized and boutique firms. We take a highly consultative approach, guiding each candidate through the full process from initial market exploration to final placement, ensuring the right strategic and cultural fit at every stage.

Our Approach

We build long-term relationships with associates by combining detailed market data with honest, practical advice. Whether exploring lateral opportunities or benchmarking your position, we help you make informed career decisions grounded in facts, not noise.

Our close relationships with hiring partners give our candidates early or exclusive access to roles that are rarely advertised. Every search is treated with absolute confidentiality.

Our Associate Search Services Include
  • Proven Success: Strong track record placing associates and counsels across transactional and advisory practices.
  • Deep Networks: Direct access to decision-makers at leading UK, US and international firms.
  • Exclusive Opportunities: Access to off-market positions and retained mandates.
  • Personalised Support: Resume feedback, interview preparation and long-term career strategy sessions.
  • Market Intelligence: Insight into compensation trends, team structures and lateral movement patterns.
  • Comprehensive Research: Dedicated research team mapping teams and deal activity across key markets.

At Montalt Partners, we focus on quality over volume, providing targeted, insight-led recruitment that supports associates in building sustainable and rewarding careers.

 

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

14. 11. 2025

What Law Firms Really Look for When Hiring Lateral Associates

What truly matters in the lateral hiring process? This blog explains how law firms evaluate associate candidates, from your career story and deal experience to writing, cultural fit, and interview style and offers practical insight into what really moves the needle.
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Beyond Profits Per Partner: The Real Indicator of a Law Firm’s Health

When evaluating a lateral move, many partners focus on profits per partner as the key measure of firm success. But that number only tells part of the story. This article explores why share or unit value growth is often a far more reliable indicator of a law firm’s long-term health, stability, and strategy, and how understanding the trend behind the numbers can help partners make smarter, more informed career decisions.
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The Big Decision: Should You Aim for Partnership or Build a Career as Counsel?

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