Senior Professional Liability Attorney - Hybrid/Remote

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Wilson Elser seeks a client-focused Of Counsel or Partner-level attorney in Los Angeles or Orange County. This leadership role centers on defending legal and accounting professionals while guiding cross-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic, comprehensive solutions.

The ideal candidate will mentor junior attorneys, participate in business development, and represent the firm through thought leadership and networks. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of California.
• 10+ years of litigation experience; prior experience litigating and advising on issues affecting accounting and/or legal professionals and firms is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi‑party litigation and advise clients on sophisticated corporate and regulatory matters
• National-level experience and familiarity with class action and multistate matters preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel in litigation involving legal and accounting malpractice, ethics proceedings, regulatory compliance matters, and other business disputes frequently encountered by accounting and law firms.
• Advise clients on risk management, ethics, licensing, partnership matters, M&A activity, and internal governance.
• Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, 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, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• 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 related industries.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Negotiation

Client relationships

Mentoring

Education

J.D.

Job description

Wilson Elser seeks a client-focused Of Counsel or Partner-level attorney in Los Angeles or Orange County. This leadership role centers on defending legal and accounting professionals while guiding cross-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic, comprehensive solutions.

The ideal candidate will mentor junior attorneys, participate in business development, and represent the firm through thought leadership and networks. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are provided.