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Montalt Partners specializes in legal recruitment across banking, finance, capital markets, restructuring, and derivatives. We provide tailored, consultative services to law firms and in-house teams, delivering top-tier talent solutions with expertise and integrity.

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<h5><strong>Montalt Partners</strong> specializes in legal recruitment across <strong>Banking &amp; Finance, Capital markets and Restructuring</strong>. We provide a consultative service to both clients and candidates, committed to offering tailored, straightforward advice. Our consultants possess an in-depth understanding of their practice area focus, ensuring precision and insight in every placement.</h5><h5><span style="color: #ff7b00;"><strong>Our Services</strong></span></h5><p>Montalt Partners excels in building best in class legal teams for law firms. Our expertise includes office launches, partner transitions, counsel and associate laterals. By working closely with law firms, we help build legal teams that are poised for success.</p><h5><span style="color: #ff7b00;"><strong>Our Commitment</strong></span></h5><p>Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every interaction and placement we undertake. We understand the complexities of making a career move in the legal industry and are dedicated to maintaining absolute confidentiality and sensitivity throughout the process. We guide our candidates with detailed market intelligence and practical advice, ensuring they are well-prepared to make informed decisions.</p><h5><span style="color: #ff7b00;"><strong>Our Promise</strong></span></h5><p>Montalt Partners is dedicated to providing unmatched recruitment services in the legal industry. Whether you are a law firm seeking exceptional talent, or a lawyer looking to advance your career, we are here to support you with professionalism and integrity. Trust Montalt Partners to be your partner in success.</p>

Expert Legal Recruitment in Banking, Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring & Derivatives | Montalt Partners

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<h5><strong>Refer a Friend and Earn Up to $4,000 in Cash or Gift Cards!</strong></h5><h5><strong><span style="color: #ff7b00;">Introduction</span></strong></h5><p>At Montalt Partners, our work is built on trusted relationships and strong networks. Many of our most successful placements come through referrals from legal professionals we already know and respect. To recognise that, we offer a clear, tiered referral reward for every successful introduction.</p><h5><strong><span style="color: #ff7b00;">How It Works</span></strong></h5><ol><li><strong>Submit Your Referral:</strong> Know a lawyer who&rsquo;s open to considering their options in the market? Share their details with us through our simple referral form.</li><li><strong>We Connect:</strong> Our team will reach out to your referral and guide them through our recruitment process, ensuring they find the perfect match for their skills and career goals.</li><li><strong>Earn Your Reward:</strong> Once your referral is successfully placed and has remained with their new firm for the qualifying period, you can choose to receive your reward as either cash or gift cards, based on the level of the hire.</li></ol><h5><strong><span style="color: #ff7b00;">Referral Rewards</span></strong></h5><ul><li>Associate referral: $1,000 (cash or gift cards)</li><li>Counsel referral: $2,000 (cash or gift cards)</li><li>Partner referral: $4,000 (cash or gift cards)</li></ul><h5><strong><span style="color: #ff7b00;">Terms and Conditions</span></strong></h5><ul><li>The referred candidate must not already be registered with Montalt Partners.</li><li>The referral reward will be issued after the candidate has been placed and remains in their new position for 180 days.</li><li>Rewards are paid per successful placement and are linked to the seniority of the role secured.</li><li>Rewards may be taken as cash or gift cards, subject to standard payment processing requirements.</li><li>There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make or rewards you can earn.</li></ul><h5><strong>Ready to refer someone? Please use the form below.</strong></h5>

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<h5><span style="color: #ff7b00;">Montalt Partners is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating and maintaining a non-discriminatory working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.</span></h5><p>Our policy ensures that all job applicants and employees are not discriminated against based on sex, pregnancy, maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.</p><p>Our DEI strategy centers on internal training, policy, and experience. By enhancing our DEI practices, we aim to better serve all our clients and candidates.</p><p>Through education on privilege, unconscious bias, and diverse life experiences, we strive to understand individuals beyond their profiles.</p><p>As a recruitment company, we recognise our role in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and progressive future. Our actions significantly impact outcomes for professionals and businesses alike.</p>

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Montalt Partners specializes in law firm recruitment across banking, finance, capital markets, restructuring, and derivatives. We provide tailored partner and associate recruitment services, offering exclusive opportunities and expert advice to top-tier legal professionals globally.

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<h5><strong><span style="color: #ff7b00;">Associate Recruitment at Montalt Partners</span></strong></h5><p data-start="455" data-end="818">Montalt Partners&rsquo; 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 <strong data-start="746" data-end="815">Banking &amp; Finance, Capital Markets and Restructuring</strong>.</p><p data-start="820" data-end="1120">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.</p><h5><strong><span style="color: #ff7b00;">Our Approach</span></strong></h5><p data-start="1149" data-end="1406">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.</p><p data-start="1408" data-end="1590">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.</p><h5 data-start="1408" data-end="1590"><span style="color: #ff7b00;"><strong>Our Associate Search Services Include</strong></span></h5><ul><li data-start="1646" data-end="1764"><strong data-start="1646" data-end="1665">Proven Success:</strong> Strong track record placing associates and counsels across transactional and advisory practices.</li><li data-start="1646" data-end="1764"><strong data-start="1767" data-end="1785">Deep Networks:</strong> Direct access to decision-makers at leading UK, US and international firms.</li><li data-start="1866" data-end="1950"><strong data-start="1866" data-end="1894">Exclusive Opportunities:</strong> Access to off-market positions and retained mandates.</li><li data-start="1953" data-end="2059"><strong data-start="1953" data-end="1978">Personalised Support:</strong> Resume feedback, interview preparation and long-term career strategy sessions.</li><li data-start="2062" data-end="2169"><strong data-start="2062" data-end="2086">Market Intelligence:</strong> Insight into compensation trends, team structures and lateral movement patterns.</li><li data-start="2172" data-end="2277"><strong data-start="2172" data-end="2199">Comprehensive Research:</strong> Dedicated research team mapping teams and deal activity across key markets.</li></ul><p>At Montalt Partners, we focus on quality over volume, providing targeted, insight-led recruitment that supports associates in building sustainable and rewarding careers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h5><strong><span style="color: #ff7b00;">Partner Recruitment at Montalt Partners</span></strong></h5><p data-start="2527" data-end="2716">Montalt Partners&rsquo; Partner Search practice advises law firms and partners on strategic senior-level hiring, from <strong data-start="2639" data-end="2667">individual lateral moves</strong> to <strong data-start="2671" data-end="2689">team lift-outs</strong> and <strong data-start="2694" data-end="2713">office launches</strong>.</p><p data-start="2718" data-end="3059">We partner with management committees, practice heads and firm leaders to deliver intelligence-driven recruitment solutions across <strong data-start="2849" data-end="2918">Banking &amp; Finance, Capital Markets and Restructuring</strong>. Our reputation is built on discretion, precision and the ability to identify opportunities focused on growth rather than replacement hires.</p><h5><strong><span style="color: #ff7b00;">Our Approach</span></strong></h5><p>We act as trusted advisors throughout every stage of a partner&rsquo;s move, from confidential market sounding and business-plan refinement to offer negotiation and integration support.</p><p>Our relationships with firm leadership teams give us visibility into <strong data-start="3340" data-end="3368">off-market opportunities</strong> that align with long-term strategic objectives, not just immediate hiring needs.</p><h5><strong><span style="color: #ff7b00;">Our Partner Search Services Include</span></strong></h5><ul><li data-start="3503" data-end="3601"><strong data-start="3503" data-end="3531">Unrivalled Track Record:</strong> Successful placements from junior partners to senior equity levels.</li><li data-start="3604" data-end="3683"><strong data-start="3604" data-end="3627">Deep Relationships:</strong> Direct access to firm management and decision-makers.</li><li data-start="3686" data-end="3772"><strong data-start="3686" data-end="3709">Exclusive Mandates:</strong> Representation on strategic, growth-driven partner searches.</li><li data-start="3775" data-end="3880"><strong data-start="3775" data-end="3796">Bespoke Advisory:</strong> Guidance on business-plan preparation, lateral questionnaires and firm selection.</li><li data-start="3883" data-end="3988"><strong data-start="3883" data-end="3902">Market Insight:</strong> Intelligence on platform strengths, compensation models and partnership structures.</li><li data-start="3991" data-end="4069"><strong data-start="3991" data-end="4018">Confidential Execution:</strong> Absolute discretion throughout every engagement.</li><li data-start="4072" data-end="4174"><strong data-start="4072" data-end="4106">Dedicated Research Capability:</strong> Comprehensive market and team mapping across the UK, US and Asia.</li></ul><p data-start="4176" data-end="4326">At Montalt Partners, our goal is simple, to connect exceptional partners with platforms that maximise both individual potential and firm-wide growth.</p>

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Montalt Partners specializes in legal recruitment across banking, finance, capital markets, restructuring, and derivatives. Our expert consultants provide tailored recruitment solutions, access to a vast network, and a commitment to quality, helping you find the right legal talent for your firm

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<p>I&rsquo;m Jonathan, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Montalt Partners.</p><p>I&rsquo;ve got over a decade of recruitment experience, including working for some of the largest and most recognised recruitment agencies. Prior to founding Montalt Partners, I established and grew the US legal recruitment team for a leading global legal recruitment business.</p><p>I specialise in associate through to equity partner hires across the Banking &amp; Finance, Capital Markets and Restructuring practice areas. I have a keen interest in finance and a degree in financial and mathematical economics.</p><p>Away from the office, my time&rsquo;s dominated by sport (playing football, golf, supporting Arsenal FC), playing the piano, listening to podcasts (Chris Williamson, Diary of a CEO, The Rest is Politics) and my dog, Frank.</p><p>I&rsquo;m immensely excited to be working with Eilidh to build a business that embodies our shared vision, mission and values while developing strong, strategic, long-term relationships with both clients and candidates alike.</p>

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<p id="isPasted">I&rsquo;m Eilidh Sproul, the Co-Founder &amp; Managing Director of Montalt Partners, with a wealth of experience in the recruitment industry. I specialise in transactional law in Finance, Capital Markets and Restructuring, covering Associate level through to Equity Partner search. I have a keen interest in finance, and I enjoy helping clients and candidates with their recruitment strategy/ career strategy.</p><p>I have had the privilege of executing search mandates globally across Europe and North America, which has deepened my appreciation for the diverse talent landscape worldwide. Outside of work, I do a lot of sport (mainly running, swimming, and cycling). Sport is something I am incredibly passionate about and grateful for. I enjoy traveling the world, reading/ listening to podcasts, indulging in fine food &amp; wine and socializing with family/ friends.</p><p>I&rsquo;m thrilled to collaborate with Jon in building a business that reflects our shared vision, mission, and values, while fostering strong, strategic, and lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.</p>

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