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  • Office:
    Boston
    Palo Alto
    Washington, D.C.
    Department:
    Patents & Innovations

    The firm has an exciting new opening for an experienced Patent Transfer Specialist to join our growing Patents and Innovation team. If you’re a skilled patent professional who has in-depth knowledge of procedures for client intake, docketing, and records management along with extensive experience in patent prosecution then this could be your calling. This position is available as both a hybrid and fully virtual work schedule.

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Department:
    Patents & Innovations

    The firm has a wonderful opportunity for a Patent Prosecution Specialist to join our Patents and Innovations team. This role provides first-hand experience to be responsible for assigned tasks and receive direction and guidance from our attorneys, patent agents, IP specialists, and the department leadership team. This position is available as both a hybrid and fully virtual work schedule.

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Department:
    Information Technology

    Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to play a critical role in protecting the Firm’s global technology environment. This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on security leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, strengthening defenses, and responding decisively to evolving threats. Partnering closely with the Director of Security Engineering and Operations, you’ll shape security strategy, lead incident response, and drive continuous improvement across our security architecture and operations.

  • Office:
    Boston
    Palo Alto
    San Francisco
    Department:
    Marketing, Business Development, and Communications

    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.

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Department:
    Finance and Accounting

    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.

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Department:
    Finance and Accounting

    The firm has an attractive opening for a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Finance team. Under the direction of the Manager of Financial Analysis & Automation, this role will provide a chance to work as well as understand the financial reporting needs and deliver high quality analysis. This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Department:
    Corporate

    Wilson Sonsini has an exciting new opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team and work closely with attorneys on private companies in our dynamic Corporate Department. This role is an important part of our team in handling general corporate matters and transactions. This position is available for a hybrid or fully remote work schedule.

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Department:
    Innovation

    Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The…

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Department:
    Marketing, Business Development, and Communications

    The Senior Client Service Manager will play a key role in advancing the firm’s commitment to client service excellence. In this newly created position, you’ll support the Client Service and Client Feedback programs while helping shape other firmwide initiatives that strengthen client relationships.

  • Office:
    Multiple locations
    Department:
    Human Resources

    Wilson Sonsini has an exciting opportunity for a Recruiter to join our dynamic recruiting team. This role offers an opportunity to make significant impact on building out teams across the firm. This individual will provide proactive insight, guidance, and support to the firm's managers, and will help drive innovation in hiring and refine recruitment strategies to attract and retain top-tier talent.

Wilson Sonsini fosters a collaborative, team-oriented working environment in which we provide legal and business advice to some of the world’s most innovative technology, life sciences, and growth companies at all stages of their development. We constantly strive to add experienced and skilled attorneys to make practicing a challenging and rewarding experience.

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