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Linklaters

Client Manager

Linklaters

. Lead Re:link’s Middle East Desk and build the business further .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeDubai • United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong business development capabilities with a focus on client relationship management and commercial negotiation in the Middle East legal services market. Proven ability to grow networks, manage client opportunities, and lead teams effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Business OriginationClient Relationship ManagementNew Business DevelopmentCommercial NegotiationCross-Selling

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Hard Skills
Client Presentation StrategySales Strategy DevelopmentCommercial AwarenessDomain Expertise
Soft Skills
EnergeticProactiveCollaborative Team PlayerConfidentArticulate
Industry Keywords
Flexible Legal ResourcingAlternative Legal ServicesMiddle East

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead Re:link’s Middle East Desk and build the business further
  • Grow Re:link’s profile and presence in the region and expand and deepen its client network
  • Drive business development and sales opportunities in the region
  • Develop client relationships independently and collaboratively with Linklaters partners and practice groups
  • Identify, negotiate, and place Re:link consultants into fixed-term and/or interim roles
  • Grow and develop a strong panel and community of Middle East-based Re:link consultants
  • Manage client opportunities across their full life cycle with Re:link, Operations, and Finance teams
  • Cross-sell Limitless capabilities to clients and internal stakeholders
  • Line-manage Re:link and/or Limitless team members where allocated
  • Provide cover for or assist other Re:link Desks as required
  • Undertake additional Re:link team projects and priorities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ideally experience in a comparable role in a flexible legal resourcing and/or alternative legal services platform
  • Energetic, self-starting, driven, proactive, entrepreneurial, and client-focused
  • Strong existing professional network in the Middle East
  • Relevant professional working experience in the Middle East
  • Committed, collaborative team player willing to support the wider global Re:link team
  • Natural rapport with people; confident, articulate, and comfortable dealing with senior clients and stakeholders
  • Ability to bring structure, discipline, and focus, with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Business Origination
  • Client Presentation Strategy
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Client Support
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Commercial Negotiation
  • Cross-Selling
  • Domain Expertise
  • New Business Development
  • Sales Strategy Development

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Truly global work experience and opportunity to be involved in strategic projects
  • Corporate social, environmental, and governance responsibility commitments
  • Custom-fit career paths aligned with talents and aspirations
  • Agile working solutions
  • People-first relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and appreciation
  • Health and wellbeing support, including a safe space to discuss emotions and mental health and access to expert advice
  • Leadership development opportunities, including coaching and developing others
  • Supportive, fair, open, and inclusive workplace
  • Speak-up culture and open-door policy