Are you an ambitious Associate at a Magic Circle or top-tier UK firm who is tired of being "Associate #12" on a deal? We are representing an Elite US Law Firm that is currently the fastest-growing among the PE practices in London - dominating the upper mid market.This firm doesn't just hire for capacity; they hire for succession. They are looking for high-growth-potential associates who want to transition from being a support player to a deal-leader with a transparent track to the Partnership.The Step-Up OpportunityOur client has a specific reputation for taking hungry associates from top UK/Silver Circle firms and turbocharging their careers.The Sell: If you are currently at a firm where the Partnership path is opaque and not meritocratic, this firm offers a refreshed, entrepreneurial environment where the London office has doubled its headcount in recent years and continues to promote from within.The Support: You aren't thrown to the wolves. They operate a highly collaborative, non-siloed culture where the French, German and US offices (among others) work as one unit.The Practice: Small Teams, Heavyweight DealsWhat makes this firm different is its 360° Private Equity platform. Large-Cap & Mid-Market LBOs: Leading deals for global sponsors, across a broad range of industries but often with a focus on Tech, Healthcare, and Financial Services. In addition to growth equity mandates and special situations investing.The "Lean Team" Model: They intentionally staff deals with smaller, nimble teams. This means at 3–6 PQE, you are effectively doing the work of a Senior Associate or Counsel at other firms, getting direct access to Partners and Lead Sponsors.You will be encouraged and supported to build a practice with plenty of warm leads from the notably strong European platform.The firm has a high market share for their current roster of current financial sponsor clients, often acting on 80-90% of transactions.Candidate ProfileExperience: 3–6 years PQE within a reputable Private Equity or Corporate M&A team.The Mindset: You must be "deal-hungry." They value associates who want to take the "point" on workstreams and enjoy the commercial side of law.Sector Interest: Exposure to (or interest in) TMT, Financial Services, growth equity or special situations investing is a plus.Why this role?This is a "step-up" in every sense: higher pay, higher responsibility, and a significantly higher chance of reaching Partnership compared to the traditional London institutional firms.How to ExploreIf you are ready to stop "billing time" and start "building a practice," let’s have a confidential conversation.Contact Eden Brown on +447541690028 or eden.brown@montresorlegal.com