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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.
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The firm is seeking a Business Development and Marketing Manager specializing in Life Sciences. This role will be crucial in proactively generating and supporting business development and marketing opportunities for select partners within our Life Sciences practice. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the life sciences sector, including biotech, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, along with significant business development experience in a legal or related setting.
The firm’s Legal Project Management (LPM) team delivers data insights and process improvements that support both legal practitioners and business services. The Senior Manager, Legal Project Management will lead the Legal Project Management function by managing matter setup, budgeting, tracking, and reporting among other LPM-related responsibilities. The Senior Manager will also drive projects that support the practice of law by enhancing lawyer efficiency and effectiveness and improving client service. This position is available as a fully remote.
The firm has an immediate opening for an Executive Assistant in the Litigation department to join our San Francisco office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to find their home at a well-established firm with a warm, supportive office culture. The ideal candidate is organized, efficient, meticulous, has a strong understanding of the litigation process, and enjoys collaborating with others.
We are seeking a Corporate Executive Assistant to support attorneys in our Energy and Climate Solutions practice who represent leading and emerging companies that are decarbonizing the global economy. This integral position assists with calendar management, drafting and proofreading complex legal documents, arranging complex travel, and helping with client facing materials. The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, uses sound judgment and discretion, and provides advanced administrative and practice support in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
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.
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.