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Wilson Elser · 5 days ago

Senior Professional Liability Attorney – Accounting Practice

White Plains, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $225K/yr

10+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a client-focused Partner-level attorney to join their nationally recognized Accounting Practice, which involves defending accounting professionals and firms while addressing complex legal challenges.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

J.D. from accredited law school10+ years litigation experienceSECPCAOBPortable book of businessComplex multi-party litigationClient relationship managementMentoring junior attorneysBusiness development initiativesThought leadership

Required

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

Preferred

Existing portable book of business

National-level experience and familiarity with class action and multistate matters

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Company

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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