Client Development Manager - 6 month fixed term contract

Pinsent Masons; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Client Development Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Belfast. The role involves managing client relationships and developing growth opportunities with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in professional services, strong communication skills, and a track record of client retention and growth. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Professional service account management experience with a record of client retention and growth.
• Experience in identifying and creating business growth opportunities aligned with market developments.
• Proven ability to contribute to strategic relationship objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage client development and relationship for a portfolio of clients.
• Work across the firm's network to build long-term relationships.
• Provide hands-on relationship management for high-profile clients.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business growth strategy

Communication skills

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Client Development Manager - 6 month fixed term contract, Belfast

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Client:

Pinsent Masons

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Role Overview

Here at Pinsent Masons, we bring together the best people to get the job done. We’re naturally curious, constantly learning, listening, and growing. We value your ideas. You’ll join an award-winning, hardworking, and commercially minded team, working with leading experts and forming meaningful relationships while making a difference. You’ll be involved in varied and challenging work in an open and supportive environment to deliver outstanding results.

Our people are our success, and we work as one team.

We are recruiting a Client Development Manager for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, responsible for client development and relationship management of a portfolio of relationship clients.

This global role involves working across Pinsent Masons' network, leveraging all resources to build long-term relationships. It combines hands-on client relationship management for two high-profile clients with broader portfolio management.

The role can be based in any UK office, with standard hours from 9.30am-5.30pm; flexible working requests are considered.

Candidate Overview

Ideal candidates will have:

• Professional service account management experience with a track record of client retention and growth, strategic planning, and analyzing client data for insights.
• Experience identifying and creating business growth opportunities aligned with market developments and firm strategy, including personalized engagement with key stakeholders.
• Experience sharing client intelligence and market insights with leadership to identify patterns and trends relevant to clients.
• Proven ability to contribute to strategic relationship objectives, focusing on client retention and profitable growth.
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor and build strong relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, understand, and adapt to client and colleague needs.