About us:

Linklaters is a multi-national commercial law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.

We have been named as one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Women, recognised by Stonewall as a top employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility. 

We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the legal industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Linklaters, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

About the role:              

We are seeking a Client Relationship Manager to join our Funds & Financial Investors Group (FFIG). The role focuses on driving new revenue growth, expanding existing relationships through cross-selling, and protecting current revenue streams. You will work directly with Managing Relationship Partners (MRPs) and the FFIG leadership group to build and deepen client relationships with our priority clients.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Client Relationship Development / BD:
  • Lead proactive business development activities aligned with client plan objectives and the firm’s strategy.
  • Identify potential collaboration and cross-selling opportunities through proactive analysis.
  • Disseminate sector and client-specific relationship information to relevant teams.
  • Develop client relationships with key individuals personally and alongside MRPs/client teams.
• Client Account Management / Client Servicing:
  • Deliver exceptional client service, ensuring responsiveness and a willingness to collaborate.
  • Strategise around client investment, including secondment planning and leveraging secondees’ knowledge.
  • Manage relationship/panel fee negotiations and assist with fee proposals and global panel submissions.
  • Engage in client relationship meetings, draft meeting notes, and develop bespoke value-added reports
• Cross-selling and Facilitating Connectivity:
  • Collaborate across sectors and practice areas to pursue joint business development targets.
  • Utilize expertise to identify areas for cross-selling the firm’s offerings.

We are ideally looking for:

• Relevant experience in a client account management role, preferably in Private Equity / Funds and Financial Investors.
• Knowledge and experience in business development within a professional services or partnership environment.
• Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to influence, drive change, and build relationships at all levels.
• High degree of commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and client-service focus.
• Strong understanding of the legal market and the funds and financial investor client base.

This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available.

Our benefits:

Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you'll be making to our success. These include:

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
• Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments

Finance

• Pension and flexible savings options
• Income protection and life assurance
• Mortgage advice and will-writing services

Family & Lifestyle

• Electric car and cycle to work schemes
• Emergency family care
• Additional holiday/birthday leave
• Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
• Travel insurance and season ticket loan
• Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality Network, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)

If you think this role would suit you, please click apply below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ([email protected] for legal roles or [email protected] for business team roles).