Description:

Description:
Professional Liability/Legal Malpractice Senior Associate/Counsel

Location & Workspace: Boston, MA | Hybrid or Remote

Join a nationally-recognized litigation practice representing attorneys, law firms, accountants, insurance professionals, real estate professionals, architects, engineers, and other licensed professionals in malpractice, negligence, fiduciary duty, ethics, and professional responsibility matters. The team handles sophisticated litigation, regulatory proceedings, risk management counseling, and claims avoidance strategies for clients across a broad range of industries.

This position offers an opportunity to assume substantial responsibility for case management, client relationships, litigation strategy, and business development while working alongside experienced trial lawyers in a collaborative national platform.

Why Hinshaw & Culbertson

Excellence, Recognized.
13 national rankings and 56 metro rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms® directory. 80 lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America®, with 22 rising stars on the Ones to Watch™ list. National Chambers USA honors in Aviation, Financial Services, and Insurance. This isn't legacy prestige — it's excellence earned every year, by people at every stage of their career.

Scale That Backs You Up.
90+ years in practice. 450+ attorneys in 25 offices nationwide. One firm, coast to coast — giving you the resources of a national platform with the relationships of a firm that still knows your name.

Equality Isn't a Talking Point Here.
14 years running at 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Mansfield Rule Certified Plus. A firm-wide commitment to pro bono work that runs through nearly every practice group. At Hinshaw, inclusion isn't a program — it's how we've operated for over a decade, consistently.

Bottom line: Ranked nationally. Built for the long run. Committed to getting it right — for our people, our clients, and our communities.

What you will do:

Manage professional liability and malpractice matters through all phases of litigation.
Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, causation, damages, and risk exposure issues.
Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
Draft and supervise the preparation of pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and expert materials.
Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, insurers, and witnesses.
Collaborate with expert witnesses and consultants across a variety of professional disciplines.
Mentor junior associates and contribute to team development and training.
Participate in business development initiatives, client presentations, and industry events.
Support trial preparation and, where applicable, serve as first-chair or second-chair trial counsel.

Qualifications:

5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in professional liability, legal malpractice, insurance defense, or other complex civil litigation.
Admission to the Massachusetts Bar and good standing required; admission in other jurisdictions a plus.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management experience.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a litigation docket.
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
Strong client service orientation and interpersonal skills.
Interest in developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth.