Overview
Candidate: Capital Markets Associate
Move: London to Washington, D.C
Experience: Mid-Level Associate
The Candidate
As 2024 unfolds, one associate has already made a significant career move from London to Washington, D.C., thanks to the expertise of Andrew Scholz, Consultant at Sonder Consultants in New York. Referred by a colleague, the associate, a U.S. citizen with a visa already in hand, currently at a U.S firn in London, sought to relocate closer to her family and secure a role at a leading law firm within the Capital Markets space.
Candidate’s Priorities
- Relocate to the U.S. in Spring 2024
- Secure a role at a top-tier law firm specialising in Capital Markets
- Join a collaborative and dynamic work environment
The Process
With a clear vision of her goals, Andrew Scholz used his deep knowledge of the Washington, D.C. legal market to compile a targeted list of law firms with strong Capital Markets practices. Andrew worked closely with the candidate to refine her resume and leveraged his network to present her profile to key firms.
While the D.C. market was experiencing slower hiring processes in Capital Markets, the candidate’s impressive CV caught attention, and she was invited to interview with two top-tier firms.
After successfully advancing through the second round of interviews, the candidate identified one firm as the ideal fit, citing stronger team dynamics. The firm responded by extending a generous offer and allowed the candidate additional time to make her decision after the holidays. This extra period not only provided space for reflection but also included an in-person meeting, ensuring that all details were aligned before the offer was finalized.
Recruiter Insight
“It was a pleasure assisting this associate in moving back to the U.S. to be closer to her family. While the number of London to U.S. moves decreased in 2023, her experience made her a standout candidate. I’m thrilled to have helped her make this important transition.” — Andrew Scholz, Consultant, New York
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