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Seattle has long been known as an incubator for innovation, technology, and brand names that change the world, and Wilson Sonsini is proud to be part of that tradition.
Our Seattle team focuses on forming and growing tech and life sciences start-ups; negotiating venture financings; and advising on important transactions—including strategic alliances, joint ventures, project development deals, and other financing arrangements.
As part of this innovation-focused legal team, you’ll gain broad experience and invaluable perspective in the tech and life sciences industries.
We also represent clients in a range of corporate matters, IP issues, energy projects, litigation and disputes, and investigations. Our Seattle office also represents clients based—and doing business—in Latin America.
Each year, our Seattle office brings in four to six summer associates to work with our corporate, M&A, and biotech transactions practices.
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The Senior AI Risk Advisor sits at the intersection of emerging AI technology and enterprise risk, helping shape how one of the world’s leading law firms adopts AI responsibly and strategically. Reporting to the Manager of Risk Operations, this role will lead the firm’s AI risk function, evaluating AI tools and vendors, developing governance frameworks, and guiding firm-wide AI adoption. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is deeply knowledgeable about AI systems and passionate about building governance programs that balance innovation, security, and responsible use. The ideal candidate is collaborative, forward-thinking, and energized by advising attorneys, technologists, and firm leadership in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
The Senior AI Security Engineer sits at the forefront of AI innovation and enterprise security, helping shape how one of the world’s leading law firms securely builds and deploys AI technologies. Reporting to the Director of Security Engineering and Operations, this role will lead the firm’s AI security engineering function, designing secure AI pipelines, evaluating emerging architectures, and establishing trusted frameworks for AI adoption at scale. This is a highly visible opportunity for a security expert who understands both AI infrastructure and adversarial threats, and who is excited by the challenge of securing AI-native workflows in a rapidly evolving environment. The ideal candidate is deeply technical, forward-thinking, and passionate about building secure, resilient, and responsible AI systems.
The AI Enablement Specialist is at the forefront of transforming legal service delivery through cutting-edge AI innovation and technology-driven process improvement. This highly collaborative role partners with attorneys, practice group leaders, legal professionals, technology teams, and external AI vendors to identify opportunities, pilot emerging solutions, and implement scalable tools that redefine how legal work gets done. Success in this role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, technological curiosity, and problem-solving ability — translating real-world practitioner needs into impactful, AI-powered solutions that streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and drive the future of legal operations.
Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Senior Manager to help shape and elevate client experience across the firm. This highly visible role sits at the center of our client feedback programs, turning client insights into meaningful improvements, supporting change management, and helping ensure our service delivery continues to match the pace and expectations of the innovative companies we represent.
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In 2022, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff participated in nearly 80 community service projects, and the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed almost $1.6 million to more than 90 law-related organizations and nearly 130 community organizations.