[ptero]

I have seen this done a few times without consequences BUT always after a pretty strong informal expression of client's interest.

You will need support from client company anyway, so I would start with an informal conversation with your team there. If that team wants you they can cut most of the interview process, too.

But there may be pitfalls: they may be contractually restricted from hiring you (not legally prohibited, but enough to make it a pain not worth it), etc. An informal conversation can explore options without your intent to jump ship leaking to your current employer.

[throwaway0905]

I'm trying to avoid triggering any sort of non-solicitation breaches by discussing this outside of the normal recruitment process, but I am confident that they would love to have me join them. You mentioned that if the team wants me it could cut out some of the interview process, any experience with this happening and how it could play out? At what point do I mention to the recruiters that I already have some relationships into the team?