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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 center of gravity where our industry-leading teams have written our history alongside clients we have had relationships with for many decades. This history also acts as a blueprint as we continue to form new relationships with technology and life sciences companies every day, helping them shape the future of our world.
Palo Alto also serves as the home base for our Summer Associate Academy, a week-long program filled with training and networking opportunities for our entire summer class. Each year, 35 to 40 summer associates are invited to join our Palo Alto teams.
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The firm is seeking a Business Development Analyst for our Life Sciences Corporate Practice that will play a pivotal role in supporting the business development opportunities to expand our firm’s reach. The successful candidate will have a wide and deep understanding of Big Law business development, an analytical mindset and a high comfort level working in a fast-paced environment.
Wilson Sonsini has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Senior Paralegal to join our Litigation group. This role will support our world class attorneys in all aspects of litigation, with a focus on complex civil and technology litigation matters, particularly for internet companies. This position is available as a hybrid or mostly remote opportunity.
The firm is seeking a highly organized and proactive Professional Development Assistant to support attorney training, mentoring, and career development initiatives. This role within the Professional Development team helps track training participation, coordinate programs, manage materials, and ensures a seamless experience for attorneys across all levels. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and excited to contribute to programs that support the growth and success of our firm members.
Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to play a critical role in protecting the Firm’s global technology environment. This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on security leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, strengthening defenses, and responding decisively to evolving threats. Partnering closely with the Director of Security Engineering and Operations, you’ll shape security strategy, lead incident response, and drive continuous improvement across our security architecture and operations.
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.
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