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 litigation attorney (legal/accounting malpractice)
Builds
Defense strategies and settlements for professional liability claims
Domain
Legal services / Professional liability
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
complex multi-party litigation management, risk management advisory, regulatory compliance analysis, M&A advisory, internal governance advice, legal research and analysis, settlement negotiation, client relationship management, cross-disciplinary collaboration, mentorship
Preferred skills
national-level experience, class action and multistate matters experience, experience with transportation laws and regulations
Technologies
legal research databases, court management systems
Responsibilities
Serve as lead counsel in litigation involving legal and 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; Proactively manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end; Conduct legal research and analysis related to regulations and legal standards; Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents; Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations; Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients; 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; Represent the firm externally through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and professional networks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (Of Counsel or Partner-level)