<human>: Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?

Sorry if this a repost, I searched and couldn't not find advice on my situation specifically.

I've been in my current full time job for 3 years, not in a particularly senior position. I am wondering what the protocol/ethics might be for exploring job opportunities with an occasional client of ours? It would be a totally new direction for me professionally, but it's an industry I'm incredibly passionate about in my personal life, and I'd love to see if there are any openings that might match my skill set. My current company has had a rough couple of years here, so new opportunities have been in the back of my mind for a while.

While I did sign a non-compete, this client's business is not all all in competition with my current job, and as such I would not have the opportunity to poach any business.

Right now I'm leaning toward a simple LinkedIn message to our contact, or sending a message from my personal email.

Has anyone had experience/success with this before? Any red flags based on what I've described above?
<bot>: I want to reach out to a current client regarding job opportunities, looking for advice on any red flags in approaching this way.