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

Structured Finance Associate

Charlotte
North Carolina
$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

Chicago
Illinois
$235,000-$365,000
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.

Finance Associate

New York
New York
225,000 - 260,000
Our client, an Am Law 50 Firm, is experiencing significant organic growth within its Finance Practice, creating exceptional career advancement opportunities. The practice leader is committed to long-term growth; each hire is made with a view to partnership.

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.
08. 11. 2025

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.
15. 10. 2025

The Big Decision: Should You Aim for Partnership or Build a Career as Counsel?

Many senior lawyers reach a point where they must decide between pursuing partnership or building a long-term career as counsel. This article explores the key differences between the two paths, from expectations and rewards to lifestyle and strategy, helping lawyers make an informed decision about which direction best aligns with their goals and ambitions.