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  • Equal Employment Opportunity Policy – Attorneys and Staff

    Wilson Sonsini is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions solely based on merit and business needs. The Firm does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), ancestry, marital status, veteran and/or military status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status protected by state or federal law. This policy applies not only to recruiting and hiring, but also to compensation, benefits, training, promotions, and other conditions of employment.

  • Patent Agent – Engineering

    Office:
    Multiple locations
    Practice:
    Patents and Innovations (Counseling and Prosecution)

    The Patents and Innovations Group at Wilson Sonsini has an opening for an IP specialist or patent agent with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), or related disciplines. Previous law firm or industry experience is a plus. Responsibilities include working with the firm’s clients in all aspects of patent prosecution, including in evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting landscape studies including analyzing third party patents.

    Our patent agents collaborate closely with our patent attorneys, receiving both formal and informal training and mentorship. They have the opportunity to work with attorneys across our offices, serving both US and international clients. Our working group and firm culture values diverse perspectives, collaboration, and high-performance, while respecting work-life balance and prioritizing mentoring, training, and professional development. Relocation not available. Search firm submissions not accepted. IP specialist candidates must be qualified to sit for the USPTO patent bar and are required to take and pass the exam prior to starting at the firm. LSAT and plans to attend law school strongly preferred.

  • Palo Alto

    An integral part of the fabric of the tech economy, our Palo Alto headquarters thrums with opportunity. In the heart of Silicon Valley (and founded before it was even called “Silicon Valley”), Wilson Sonsini’s Palo Alto office is our largest and serves as the firm’s headquarters. This is the…

  • Wilmington

    Located in the “corporate capital” of the United States, our Wilmington office sits at the nexus of Delaware’s pro-business environment and Wilson Sonsini’s commitment to promising and innovative companies throughout their business life cycle. More than half of all publicly traded U.S. businesses, and more than 60 percent of…

  • Washington, D.C.

    The federal government. Regulatory and enforcement agencies. Top decision-makers in the biggest industries in the world. Practicing law in Washington, D.C., is a whole different ball game. Every D.C. firm worth your consideration will tell you about their proximity to the White House and K Street or their deep…

  • New York

    High-profile litigation. Groundbreaking life sciences technologies. Midtown skylines. And so much more. Our New York office: if you can make it here… This is where everything you hoped for from a career in the law comes together: titans of industry, cutting-edge technology and innovation, high-stakes legal work, and a…

  • Alternative Legal Careers

    #VideoShorts An Inside LookLaunch Your Career Path Industries: A Cross-Practice Focus Part of our strength as a firm comes from working across practice groups to serve our clients. Learn more about the many industries where our myriad practice groups and areas of expertise come together…

  • Seattle

    Seattle has long been known as an incubator for innovation, technology, and brand names that change the world, and Wilson Sonsini is proud to be part of that tradition. Our Seattle team focuses on forming and growing tech and life sciences start-ups; negotiating venture financings; and advising on important…

  • Austin

    Welcome to Silicon Hills. As the tech hub of Texas, Austin is home to more than 9,600 tech companies and scores of VC and private equity firms, accelerators, and other investors. Located in the capital of Texas, our Austin office tailors our full range of legal services to the…