Senior Professional Liability Attorney – Accounting Practice

Overview

Senior Professional Liability Attorney – Accounting Practice — Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. If you are a motivated professional seeking a long-term fit where you can grow, be valued and empowered, apply to our Senior Professional Liability Attorney – Accounting Practice. This position can be located in any state we have an office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Position

Wilson Elser seeks a client-focused Partner-level attorney to join our nationally recognized Accounting Practice. This is a key leadership opportunity for a seasoned practitioner with a proven track record in defending accounting professionals and firms, and a deep understanding of the legal, regulatory, and business challenges affecting the accounting profession today. The ideal candidate will contribute immediately to our sophisticated practice, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and play a strategic role in firm growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel in litigation involving accounting malpractice, ethics proceedings, regulatory compliance matters, and other business dispute frequently encountered by accounting firms.
• Advise clients on risk management, ethics, licensing, partnership matters, M&A activity, and internal governance.
• Manage and grow client relationships with a focus on strategic, long-term engagement.
• Work collaboratively across practice groups (e.g., cybersecurity, employment, commercial, and class actions) to offer comprehensive legal solutions.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development initiatives within the practice and firmwide.
• Represent the firm externally through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and professional networks within the accounting industry.

Qualifications

Salary Range

$190,000 - $225,000 USD

Benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current agreement in place. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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