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  • Office:
    Brussels
    Practice:
    Antitrust and Competition
    Department:
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Are you a talented junior associate passionate about EU antitrust and competition law? Are you an ambitious self-starter with a strong commitment to continuous self-improvement and a proactive, team-oriented attitude? Join our distinguished European Antitrust and Competition team in Brussels.

    We represent clients before the European Commission, the UK Competition and Markets Authority, the German Bundeskartellamt, and other EU national competition authorities. We advise on merger control, abuse of dominance, digital platform regulations, cartel investigations, horizontal collaborations, vertical agreements, and related regulatory matters. Our global team collaborates seamlessly to deliver innovative, practical legal solutions. You will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned experts across multiple jurisdictions while contributing meaningfully to cutting-edge cases. You must be fluent in English and German. Bring your 1- 3 years’ post-qualification experience with a demonstrated focus in EU competition law to this exciting opportunity.

  • Office:
    London
    Practice:
    Corporate
    Department:
    Corporate

    We are looking for an English law qualified Employment lawyer to join the London office to work with the existing UK Employment partner and senior associate. You will gain excellent experience and exposure to clients, with opportunities for progression. You will advise the firm’s clients on the full range of employment matters, with a particular focus on advisory work (helping companies manage all aspects of the employment lifecycle from hiring to termination) and supporting the corporate team on M&A, financings and IPO transactions, usually with a cross-border element. We want to hear from you if you spent a majority of your 1-3 years PQE as an employment lawyer. Ideally, you would be commercially minded, and solution driven with the ability to clearly explain and advise on complex issues.

  • Office:
    San Francisco
    Practice:
    Corporate
    Department:
    Corporate

    Our San Francisco office is seeking a corporate associate with 4-6 years of relevant corporate experience, particularly in one or more of the following areas: capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital, with a focus on representing emerging growth technology and life sciences companies.

    The candidate will have the opportunity to advise clients throughout their full life cycle, from incorporation to exit, often serving as outside general counsel. This includes day-to-day counseling and direct interaction with management teams, negotiating and advising companies and investors in equity financings, and guiding clients through strategic transactions and acquisitions.

    We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment, and who is an energetic and creative problem-solver. While a technical or science degree is not required, a genuine interest in new technology and life sciences and in being part of the team helping these new technologies and life sciences companies develop and entrepreneurs thrive is important.

  • Office:
    San Francisco
    Practice:
    Corporate
    Department:
    Corporate

    Our San Francisco office is seeking a corporate associate with 2-3 years of relevant corporate experience, particularly in one or more of the following areas: capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital, with a focus on representing emerging growth technology and life sciences companies.

    We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment, and who is an energetic and creative problem-solver. While a technical or science degree is not required, a genuine interest in new technology and life sciences and in being part of the team helping these new technologies and life sciences companies develop and entrepreneurs thrive is important.

  • Office:
    Palo Alto
    Practice:
    Corporate

    Our Palo Alto office is seeking a corporate associate with 3-6 years of relevant corporate experience, particularly in one or more of the following areas: capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital, with a focus on representing emerging growth technology and life sciences companies.

    The candidate will have the opportunity to advise clients throughout their full life cycle, from incorporation to exit, often serving as outside general counsel. This includes day-to-day counseling and direct interaction with management teams, negotiating and advising companies and investors in equity financings, and guiding clients through strategic transactions and acquisitions.

    We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment, and who is an energetic and creative problem-solver. While a technical or science degree is not required, a genuine interest in new technology and life sciences and in being part of the team helping these new technologies and life sciences companies develop and entrepreneurs thrive is important.

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Practice:
    Energy and Climate Solutions

    Wilson Sonsini’s ECS Practice Group is unique in its mission-driven focus on clean energy and climate-friendly related projects, technologies, and business models, representing disruptors and innovators and those who finance them.

    We are looking for an associate/counsel with 4-8 years of substantial renewable energy in engineering and construction law matters at a major law firm. Associates will have an opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers who provide active mentoring and to be part of a collaborative team of attorneys.

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Department:
    Human Resources

    We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner with strong operational instincts and a demonstrated ability to lead and implement change in a law firm or similarly complex professional services environment. This role is designed for an HR leader who understands firm culture, governance, and the practical realities of working with partners, attorneys, and professional staff—and who brings discipline, structure, and follow through to people initiatives.

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Department:
    Marketing, Business Development, and Communications

    Join a collaborative Marketing Communications team where you’ll take the lead on shaping content that elevates the firm’s voice across client alerts, newsletters, news items, and digital platforms. This is a high-visibility role for a strong writer and editor who enjoys turning complex ideas into polished, engaging communications that support attorneys, practices, and firmwide initiatives.

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Department:
    Litigation

    The firm is seeking a Litigation Services Manager that will oversee our litigation department’s operations related to the firmwide national docketing function, calendaring, and e-discovery resources. This is a great opportunity for someone to manage a team of people and make a tremendous impact in our firm’s operational processes and litigation technology.

  • Office:
    New York
    Palo Alto
    San Francisco
    Department:
    Marketing, Business Development, and Communications

    The firm is currently looking for a Senior Business Development Manager for our Capital Markets Practice. This person will manage analysts and closely with practice leaders in shaping our new business and growth opportunities in the capital markets space.

Wilson Sonsini fosters a collaborative, team-oriented working environment in which we provide legal and business advice to some of the world’s most innovative technology, life sciences, and growth companies at all stages of their development. We constantly strive to add experienced and skilled attorneys to make practicing a challenging and rewarding experience.

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