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
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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