Innovation. Growth. Opportunity.
Formed in the earliest days of Silicon Valley, Wilson Sonsini is the premier firm for clients in the technology and life sciences fields. The drivers for our growth—and our reputation—are our diverse and market-leading corporate practices.
There are two things you should know about practicing corporate law at Wilson Sonsini.
First, our training is unparalleled.
Our corporate practice encompasses a huge range of practice areas led by talented and energetic attorneys. You will have interesting work from day one, and the partners and senior associates will value your hard work and curiosity as you develop your own skills. Our sophisticated tech and life sciences clients—at every stage of growth –will become close contacts for you, and provide many opportunities for you to immediately impact their development while honing your own skills.
Second, you will never be bored.
Corporate legal work encompasses an incredible variety of clients, areas of legal knowledge, and fascinating problems to solve. You’ll build invaluable skills that will help you succeed at the firm, in-house, in board rooms, and everywhere in between. We represent the most interesting companies in the world—companies changing the world. You get to be part of that change at a very deep level.
As a member of our corporate team, you could work in any one of our offices throughout the United States, in Europe, or in Asia. From helping tech startups secure funding to leading IPOs to executing international mergers, Wilson Sonsini’s corporate practice is about helping clients grow and compete through innovation, geographic expansion, and smart business strategies.
Every year, our large and varied corporate practices offer dozens of opportunities for summer associates, recent graduates, and experienced attorneys.
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Meet Our Corporate Team
Join Our Corporate Team
Wilson Sonsini’s emerging companies group is our deepest bench in early- and growth-stage company representation, advising everyone from stealth-mode startups to some of the most prominent late-stage private companies across AI, climate, fintech, and software. We are looking for a corporate associate with 3-6 years of experience to take a leading role on venture financings, formations, and M&A, running deals, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior associates while advising founders and boards through inflection points from seed stage through pre-IPO.
Prior emerging companies experience is not required, and we welcome candidates with M&A or other transactional backgrounds. This is a collaborative team that invests heavily in associate development, on the substance of the work and on the client relationships that will define your career. For more information, click the Details button.
Our clients are building what's next in technology, life sciences, and beyond. Be a part of the matters shaping how these innovative companies grow. As a Fall Associate, you will draft, research, and problem-solve alongside partners rather than watching from the sidelines. We’re looking for 3L students (JD 2027) with strong academics, a collaborative approach, and the willingness to dig into hard problems and ask good questions. If you're ready to build a career, not just start one, we want to hear from you.
Our Wilmington office is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of experience advising clients on alternative entities to join our Corporate team. You will provide guidance on a range of alternative entity matters, from formation to ongoing counseling, with the opportunity to work on innovative alternative entity structures connected to the firm’s M&A, emerging markets, and public company practices. Join our collegial, team-oriented practice with deep roots in the Delaware market. For more information, click the Details button.
Our Seattle 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.
Superior academic credentials, and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. For more information, click the Details button.
If you would like to submit an application to Wilson Sonsini, but do not see an active posting for the office or practice you are interested in, please apply here.
Did you know?
Mentoring and training are part of our core values. We are committed to building the next generation of attorneys and business professionals to ensure the future success of the firm. We do this while honoring the legacy of our senior colleagues and our deep roots in the client base we serve.