Senior Professional Liability Attorney – Accounting Practice

The role

Lead counsel in litigation and advice for accounting professionals and firms, covering malpractice, ethics, regulatory compliance and business disputes. Work with cross-disciplinary teams, mentor junior attorneys and help grow the practice.

What you will do

• Serve as lead counsel in litigation involving accounting malpractice, ethics proceedings, regulatory compliance and business disputes.
• Advise clients on risk management, ethics, licensing, partnership matters, M&A activity and internal governance.
• Manage and grow client relationships with a focus on long-term engagement.
• Work across practice groups such as cybersecurity, employment, commercial and class actions.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development within the practice and firmwide.
• Represent the firm through thought leadership, speaking engagements and professional networks in the accounting industry.

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of experience litigating and advising on issues affecting accounting professionals and firms.
• Experience representing accounting firms and accountants before the SEC, PCAOB, AICPA and state boards of accountancy expected.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-party litigation and advise on sophisticated corporate and regulatory matters.

Nice to have

• Existing portable book of business.
• National-level experience and familiarity with class action and multistate matters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• Corporate discount programs and employee benefits.
• Hybrid flexibility that supports work-life balance.
• Long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm.

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies may submit candidates only with an active, signed fee agreement and portal access.
• The firm participates in E-Verify and checks work authorization for new hires.

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey of the largest U.S. law firms.