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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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Wilson Sonsini is hiring an IT Project Manager to lead AI-enabled initiatives and digital transformation at one of the world's most prestigious law firms — with real executive visibility and cross-functional impact. This fully remote role puts you at the center of how a global legal powerhouse adopts and scales emerging technology, from automation to enterprise-wide innovation. If you're a strategic project driver who thrives on complexity and loves turning big ideas into measurable outcomes, this is your next move.
As our Digital Experience/Website Program Lead, you'll own wsgr.com and a portfolio of external microsites and blogs - leading continuous improvements, partnering with Marketing and cross-functional teams, and spearheading SEO and GEO strategies that expand our reach and bring the right audiences to our digital doorstep.
The firm is looking for an experienced Patent Prosecution Specialist to join our growing Patents and Innovation team. The position is responsible for assigned tasks and works under the direction and guidance of attorneys, patent agents, IP specialists, and the department leadership team. This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.
The firm is seeking a Lateral Partner Recruiting and Integration Manager to join the Attorney Recruiting team. In this high-impact role, you will lead end-to-end lateral partner recruitment including sourcing and evaluating top legal talent, managing candidate relationships, and partnering closely with firm leadership to identify strategic hiring opportunities. You will also drive seamless onboarding and integration for incoming partners, ensuring they are positioned for success from day one. This is a rare opportunity to shape the growth and talent strategy across the firm.
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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