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Just minutes from a beautiful stretch of coastline in Southern California—Torrey Pines State Reserve—our San Diego office is ideal for those who want to work with companies that are exploring new frontiers in the life sciences and technology industries.
San Diego is a great destination if you are interested in representing clients in the life science and technology industries that are developing and commercializing innovative and cutting edge therapies, devices and other technology.
Our San Diego team works closely with growing and established life sciences, pharmaceutical, and technology companies on corporate, patent, technology transactions and litigation matters at all stages of companies’ business life cycle, and we represent leading venture capital and other financial institutions who fund these companies.
With one of the largest and most sophisticated life sciences patent teams in Southern California, we handle the full range of patent counseling and litigation. Our team of recognized patent experts helps build new business models for pioneering life science and technology companies, consults on patent strategies, handles patent litigation, and helps secure technology licensing from universities and other institutions.
From facilitating startup corporate formation to venture capital and other financing to strategic partnerships and IPOs and public company representation, you will have the opportunity to be part of the full business life cycle in the life sciences and technology industries.
And the team is eager to meet you. Our San Diego office is a great location for summer associates: we typically hire four to eight each year, focusing on our corporate, patents and patent litigation, and biotech transactions practices.
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We are seeking a Project Coordinator to support the PMO by managing project intake, coordinating day-to-day project activities, and administering Smartsheet solutions across the firm. This role plays a key part in organizing and prioritizing incoming requests, including growing demand for AI and automation initiatives, ensuring they are properly captured, tracked, and routed.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.