Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Sr. Client Relationship Manager

Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certification preferred
  • 8+ years in strategic client development or key account management
  • Demonstrated success in supporting revenue growth for complex organizations
  • Strong financial acumen to analyze revenue and performance metrics
  • Proven ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders
  • Experience in leading cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced environments
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Collaborative leadership and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with relationship partners and business development teams on client priorities.
  • Serve as a liaison between clients and internal teams for proactive support.
  • Identify opportunities to expand client engagement across different regions and practices.
  • Develop and nurture strategic client relationships to enhance client experience.
  • Analyze client trends to propose actionable strategies.
  • Support planning and executing client meetings and events.
  • Facilitate follow-up actions to ensure accountability and service continuity.
  • Proactively identify service gaps and risks to enhance client satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment supporting innovative client engagement strategies.
  • Opportunity to lead initiatives that drive significant business growth.
  • Potential for professional development and advanced training in client management.
  • Strong focus on enhancing client experience and service quality.
Full Job Description
Washington, District of Columbia

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Client Growth, the Client Relationship Lead will be instrumental in identifying and supporting opportunities to meet changing client needs and ensuring an exceptional Client Experience. This individual will serve as a central liaison and go-to resource for select clients and their relationship partners and other attorneys.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with relationship partners and business development colleagues to develop and execute on key priorities and action items for clients.
  • Serve as liaison between relationship partners, attorneys, and Strategy & Marketing team to ensure alignment, responsiveness, and proactive support for clients.
  • Identify and support opportunities to expand client engagement across practices, industries, and geographies.
  • Help develop and nurture strategic client relationships.
  • Analyze client trends to inform strategies and proactively suggest ideas.
  • Support planning and execution of client meetings, events, and annual planning.
  • Facilitate follow-up actions to ensure accountability and sustained momentum.
  • Proactively identify service gaps and risks.
  • Help strengthen and differentiate the client experience.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic client development, key account management, business development, or related functions within a law firm or comparable professional services environment
  • Demonstrated success supporting revenue growth initiatives and client expansion strategies within complex, relationship-driven organizations
  • Strong financial and business acumen, including experience analyzing revenue trends, client performance metrics, and growth opportunities
  • Proven ability to build credibility and work effectively with senior partners, practice leaders, and executive stakeholders
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong project management, organizational, and operational coordination skills
  • Strategic, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and execute on business development opportunities.
  • Executive presence with strong influence and relationship management capabilities.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative leadership style with the ability to foster teamwork across departments and stakeholder groups.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, executive-level messaging.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds

The expected salary range for this position is $175k - $225k.  Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic location.

About Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a leading international law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including technology, energy, and financial services. The firm was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has offices in major cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm's mission is to provide innovative and practical legal solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives.
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