Senior Professional Liability Attorney – Accounting Practice

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•New York, NY

4h•$190,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, the firm ranks 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. Wilson Elser is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service they provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and can be located in any state where the firm has an office. Wilson Elser seeks a client-focused Partner-level attorney to join their 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 impacting the accounting profession today. The ideal candidate will contribute immediately to the sophisticated practice, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and play a strategic role in firm growth.

Requirements

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 clients on sophisticated corporate and regulatory matters.

Nice To Haves

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

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.