Client Relationship Executive

Gowling WLG; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gowling WLG is seeking a Client Relationship Executive in Birmingham to join the Business Development team. The role focuses on managing key client relationships and requires strong communication and analytical skills. Candidates should be self-motivated with excellent organizational capabilities. The position offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Three-month sabbatical every five years

Family leave schemes

Health and wellbeing programs

Training and development opportunities

Office in city center with onsite restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience in managing or supporting client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze financial data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver account management expertise and support key client relationships.
• Collaboration within the team to build strong partnerships.
• Proactively manage accounts to meet client needs.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Organizational skills

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Client Relationship Executive, Birmingham

Client:

Gowling WLG

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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26

Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

About the role:

We have a great opportunity for a Client Relationship Executive to join our Clients and Markets team within the Business Development (BD) department at Gowling WLG.

This role will be part of the Strategic Accounts team, working alongside Senior Strategic Account Managers to deliver account management expertise and support Gowling WLG's key client relationships.

The role requires teamwork, proactivity, and collaboration to build strong, lasting partnerships internally and externally.

Based in Birmingham, with occasional travel to London, the position offers a dynamic work environment with a dedicated team.

About you:

Ideal candidates will have experience in managing or supporting significant client relationships, account management, or business development, preferably in professional services. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyze financial data are essential.

You should be self-motivated, positive, proactive, and capable of building rapport at all levels. Curiosity and a desire to learn are important traits.

Strong organizational and project management skills are required, along with flexibility to meet deadlines and work collaboratively within the broader BD team.

Technical Skills Required:

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What We Can Offer You:

The opportunity to work within a supportive BD team, with recognition as one of the best places to work in the UK.

• Hybrid work model
• 25 days annual leave, with options to buy additional days
• Private medical insurance, with family options
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Three-month sabbatical every five years
• Family leave schemes
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Office in Birmingham city center with onsite restaurant
• Training and development opportunities

Gowling WLG promotes equality and diversity, aiming to create an inclusive environment where everyone can reach their potential.

For queries or to see the full job description, contact Meg Astley.