Senior Professional Liability Attorney (Hybrid/Remote)

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary and benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Wilson Elser seeks a senior attorney for its Orange County/Los Angeles offices to lead defense of legal and accounting malpractice matters. The role focuses on strategic litigation, client counseling on risk and governance, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration within a nationally recognized firm.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in complex litigation, ethical and regulatory matters, and a client‑facing leadership mindset. A flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of California.
• 10+ years of litigation experience; proficiency in handling legal and accounting malpractice matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel in litigation involving legal and accounting malpractice, ethics proceedings, regulatory compliance matters, and disputes for firms.
• Advise clients on risk management, ethics, licensing, partnership matters, M&A activity, and governance.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Regulatory matters

Client advisory

Cross-office collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser seeks a senior attorney for its Orange County/Los Angeles offices to lead defense of legal and accounting malpractice matters. The role focuses on strategic litigation, client counseling on risk and governance, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration within a nationally recognized firm.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in complex litigation, ethical and regulatory matters, and a client‑facing leadership mindset. A flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement is available.