Professional Liability Attorney – Legal and Accounting Malpractice
Core
Lead counsel in litigation involving legal and accounting malpractice, ethics proceedings, regulatory compliance, and business disputes for law and accounting firms.
Role type
Senior IC attorney (Of Counsel or Partner-level)
Builds
Legal defense strategies, risk management advice, and regulatory compliance solutions for professional service firms (via careerplan.io/jobs/4920122008-professional-liability-attorney-legal-and-accounting-malpractice-at-wilson-elser-attorneys)
Domain
Legal services (Professional Liability)
Required skills
Litigation management, legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, negotiation, client relationship management, mentorship, thought leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with class actions, multistate matters, M&A activity, internal governance
Technologies
Legal research databases, court management systems
Responsibilities
Serve as lead counsel in malpractice and ethics litigation; advise clients on risk management and regulatory compliance; manage litigation caseloads from start to finish; negotiate settlements; mentor junior attorneys; represent the firm in thought leadership and professional networks
Seniority
Senior, leadership (Of Counsel or Partner)