Client Relationship Manager

Ambition; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition, a global law firm, seeks a Client Development Manager to support growth of its Financial Services practice in the US. Reporting to the Director of Business Development, you will work with partners and clients to strengthen relationships, identify growth opportunities, and drive client engagement across sectors.

You will develop client strategies, foster cross-practice collaboration, and execute initiatives that deepen connections and support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Client development and relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify cross-sell opportunities across practices and sectors.
• Strong stakeholder coordination with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic client account plans to deepen relationships and grow revenue.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across practices and sectors.
• Gather client and market intelligence to inform relationship strategies.
• Support pitches and proposals with a client-centric approach.
• Deliver client events and thought leadership initiatives to raise the practice profile.

Skills

Client Development

Business Development

Stakeholder Management

Job description

This global law firm is in search of a Client Development Manager to support the continued growth of their Financial Services practice in the US.

Reporting to the Director of Business Development, this role will work closely with partners and clients to strengthen key relationships, identify growth opportunities, and drive client engagement across the sector. This person will play a central role in developing client strategies, fostering cross-practice collaboration, and delivering initiatives that deepen client connections and support long‑term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with lawyers and stakeholders to develop and execute strategic client account plans that deepen relationships, increase client engagement, and drive profitable growth.
• Identify and coordinate opportunities across key clients and prospects, supporting relationship‑building activities and cross‑selling opportunities across practices and sectors.
• Gather and analyze client, market, and industry intelligence to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and inform client relationship strategies.
• Coordinate and support high‑value pitches, proposals, and business development opportunities, ensuring a client‑centric approach throughout the pursuit process.
• Deliver client events, thought leadership campaigns, and targeted marketing initiatives that strengthen client connections and raise the profile of the Financial Services practice.