Senior Professional Liability Attorney – Accounting Practice

Position

The Senior Professional Liability Attorney – Accounting Practice position is available in any Wilson Elser office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel in litigation involving accounting malpractice, ethics proceedings, regulatory compliance matters, and other 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 strategic, long-term engagement.
• Work collaboratively across practice groups 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

• 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
• Existing portable book of business, preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-party litigation and advise clients on sophisticated corporate and regulatory matters
• National-level experience and familiarity with class action and multistate matters preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $190,000 - $225,000 USD
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Discretionary bonuses

About the Firm

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. We are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our firm is committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.