Overview As lead attorney in Wilson Elser's Accounting Practice, you drive defense of accounting malpractice and related regulatory matters while shaping risk management strategies. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions and mentor junior lawyers. This senior role emphasizes client relationships, business development, and external thought leadership to support firm growth. You join a flexible, hybrid environment that values collaboration and client service. This is a strategic opportunity to influence the accounting profession and scale a high-profile practice.
Compensation / Benefits- hybrid work arrangement
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
- medical, dental, vision
- disability and life insurance
- generous PTO plan
- employee perks and corporate discount plans
Responsibilities- Lead counsel in accounting malpractice litigation, ethics proceedings, regulatory matters, and related disputes for accounting firms
- Advise on risk management, ethics, licensing, partnerships, M&A, and internal governance
- Manage and grow long-term client relationships with strategic engagement focus
- Collaborate across practice groups to provide integrated legal solutions
- Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development
- Represent the firm through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and professional networks in the accounting industry
Key requirements- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice 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
- Existing portable book of business preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-party litigation and advise on sophisticated corporate and regulatory matters
- National-level experience and familiarity with class actions and multistate matters preferred
- client-focused
- leadership and mentoring
- cross-functional collaboration
- litigation management
- regulatory compliance
- risk management advisory
