Professional Liability Attorney – Legal and Accounting Malpractice

Overview

This role involves joining the legal team as a client-focused Of Counsel or Partner-level attorney in Professional Liability covering legal and accounting malpractice matters. The position is based in the Los Angeles or Orange County office and offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record defending legal and/or accounting professionals and firms, with strong knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and business challenges affecting these professions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel in litigation involving:
  • legal and accounting malpractice
  • ethics proceedings
  • regulatory compliance matters
  • other business disputes commonly faced 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 and 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
• Manage and grow client relationships with a focus on strategic, long-term engagement
• Collaborate across practice groups (e.g., cybersecurity, employment, commercial, and class actions) to provide 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 related industries

Requirements

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $200,000—$250,000 USD
• This position is eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• Final salary may be outside the stated range based on factors including experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law.
• Full-time role with benefits including:
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Details of participation will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment

Location

• Los Angeles or Orange County (hybrid, flexible, and/or remote arrangement)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and competence, without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.