San Francisco

Daytime photo of the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, California
Number of Attorneys:
140+*
Number of Other Employees:
55+*
High Temperature (Avg.):
72°F
Low Temperature (Avg.):
45°F

* as of 12/1/24

One Market Plaza
Spear Tower, Suite 3300
San Francisco
CA
94105-1126
US

Known as the picturesque city by the bay and a hub of innovation with a booming economy, our San Francisco office is one of our largest, offering a full complement of services—and opportunity—across litigation, corporate and transactions, and regulatory law.

Just steps from the Ferry Building and a short walk from Oracle Park, our San Francisco office is a key piece of what makes Wilson Sonsini the technology legal powerhouse it is today. 

Our unrivaled client list is rich with former start-ups that grew into industry-leading corporations and the trailblazers that will shape our tomorrows. These include life sciences clients whose technologies help save lives and protect health and well-being as well as clean technology companies working for sustainable energy solutions.

Our San Francisco attorneys represent a sophisticated mix of practices and often join together to provide clients with coverage across highly specialized areas. 

Our corporate attorneys handle a range of transactions and governance matters, from formation and venture financings to M&A and capital markets deals. Our IP and patents and innovations teams represent clients in developing and protecting IP, providing strategic IP counsel from the start. And our litigators represent clients in federal and state courts, in jury and bench trials, in arbitrations, on appeal, and before regulatory agencies and administrative tribunals. 

San Francisco hosts one of our largest summer classes. Each year, we bring in 10 to 20 summers whose assignments range across our practice areas: corporate, litigation, regulatory, patents and innovations, and technology transactions. 

Oh and the views of San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge—in sun, rain, and, yes, fog—are stunning.

Join Our Team

Office:
Multiple locations
Department:
Patents & Innovations

The US Patent Paralegal Manager assists the Patents and Innovations (P&I) Chief Practice Officer with day-to-day management of the US Patent Paralegals across all offices. The manager will also collaborate with Office Administrators on onsite management of staff timekeepers. Supervises US Patent Paralegal work assignments, conducts training, and assigns new work as necessary. Implements processes, policies, and protocols in executing assigned work to minimize the risk. Mentors the US Patent Paralegals and provides guidance with respect to best practices. Motivates team members to maintain a high, efficient level of service to the Firm’s internal and external clients.

Office:
Multiple locations
Department:
Attorney Recruiting

The Manager of Alumni Relations will lead the day-to-day work on the alumni program under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting Marketing with the goal of significantly enhancing the Firm's alumni network and leveraging the Firm’s alumni relationships. The Manager will work closely with teams throughout the Firm to ensure that the alumni program is integrated in all aspects of firm life and the talent pipeline and lifecycle.

Office:
Multiple locations
Department:
Information Technology

We are seeking a Technical Trainer to join our IT team. This role will be responsible for developing documentation, delivering training, and assessing technical training needs for the firm. This role will also deliver training to new hires and assist with software launches, device rollouts, and additional training support when needed.

Office:
Multiple locations
Department:
Human Resources

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior HRIS Analyst to join our Human Resources team. This role will be the key subject matter expert in Workday configurations, advanced report writing, data analytics and payroll troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in optimizing Workday functionality, supporting HR and payroll operations, and providing data-driven insights.

More Opportunities

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.

  • Client Highlight

    ScienTech Medical

    Wilson Sonsini advises ScienTech Medical on a US$83.4 million IPO. ScienTech Medical is a leading interventional medical device provider in China for congenital heart diseases, a major field of application for structural heart diseases.

Did you know?

Year after year, Wilson Sonsini ranks among the most diverse law firms in the United States. For us, diversity is not just a commitment—it is integrated throughout our business, from recruiting to promotion.