Openings

Office:

Multiple locations

Department:

New Business and Conflicts

The Firm has an exciting opening for a New Business and Conflicts Analyst. As an entry level position with a wonderful training program, prior experience is not required. The role is a great opportunity for someone looking to learn and grow, while exercising their analytical and research skills. This position is fully remote and operates during West Coast business hours.

Office:

Multiple locations

Department:

Information Technology

Wilson Sonsini has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join the IT team. This position under the direction of the Director of Security Engineering and Operations, is responsible for managing the firm’s information security systems and processes, assuring enforcement of security policies, managing the information security threat lifecycle, analyzing, and responding to security events escalated by the Security Operations Center (SOC) and coordinating actions to limit risks identified through our automated systems. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide your expertise and support in the areas of security engineering, incident response and risk management for the entire firm. This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.

Office:

Multiple locations

Practice:

Patents and Innovations (Counseling and Prosecution)

The Patents and Innovations Group at Wilson Sonsini has an opening for an IP specialist or patent agent with backgrounds in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials sciences, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), or related disciplines. A demonstrable interest in the life sciences either from industry or educational experience is strongly preferred. Advanced degrees are required, and prior patent agent, law firm, or industry experience is a plus.

Office:

Multiple locations

Practice:

Patents and Innovations (Counseling and Prosecution)

An IP specialist and patent agent candidate should be a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, collaborative and intellectually curious scientist with an advanced degree in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or digital health focused disciplines. Advanced degrees are required, and prior patent agent, law firm, or industry experience is a plus.

Office:

Multiple locations

Practice:

Patents and Innovations (Counseling and Prosecution)

We want to hear from you if you have 1-4 years of patent prosecution law firm experience, patent bar membership, and a background in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or digital health focused disciplines. Advanced degrees are required, and prior patent agent experience is preferred.

Office:

Multiple locations

Practice:

Patents and Innovations (Counseling and Prosecution)

We want to hear from you if you have 1-4 years of patent prosecution law firm experience, patent bar membership, and a background in one of the following fields: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials sciences, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), or related disciplines. A demonstrable interest in the life sciences either from industry or educational experience is strongly preferred. Advanced degrees and prior patent agent experience are preferred.

Office:

San Diego

Department:

Corporate

Executive Assistants

The firm is actively recruiting for a seasoned Executive Assistant (EA) to join the Corporate team in our San Diego Office. This exciting EA role is a key administrative partner responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the corporate practice and for the attorneys they support. . This exciting role will perform specialized and administrative duties for their attorneys, practice area, clients, and the firm, ensuring client services and satisfaction are attained in all areas. This Executive Assistant will assist our world class attorneys and get hands-on experience within corporate law. This position is available as a hybrid work schedule.

Office:

Multiple locations

Department:

Finance and Accounting

The firm has a brand new opening for a seasoned Account Manager to join the Finance department. This is a spectacular opportunity to be part of team that focuses on achieving financial goals. This position will be responsible for managing client account portfolios and will interface extensively with our clients, our partnership and firm senior management. This role is available as a hybrid work schedule and open to any of our US office locations.

Office:

Multiple locations

Wilson Sonsini offers exciting opportunities for summer associates to work closely with the world's leading technology, life sciences, and growth companies, as well as companies across industries. We are seeking current 2L law students (JD 2027) interested in joining Wilson Sonsini as part of the 2026 Summer Program. Candidates should have outstanding academic credentials, as well as excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Our broad spectrum of practices and our entrepreneurial spirit afford our summer associates and attorneys exceptional opportunities for professional growth and exploration.  

Office:

Multiple locations

Practice:

Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity

Join our dynamic and thriving Privacy and Cybersecurity team to play a key role in our cybersecurity and incident response practice. We advise innovative companies as they confront cybersecurity incidents and other complex privacy and cybersecurity issues as well as represent clients in connection with major security incidents, provide counseling on best practices and regulatory compliance, and provide cybersecurity expertise to companies engaging in technology and corporate transactions. We also advise cybersecurity companies on legal compliance related to security research and threat intelligence activities.

We value relevant cybersecurity and privacy experience within state or federal government agencies. Experience with incident response, cybersecurity investigations, or cybersecurity counseling is a plus. You will take on significant responsibility within the group and to help us continue to grow the practice to serve leading technology companies as they navigate the ever-increasing complexity of cybersecurity regulation. If you want to help shape the cybersecurity legal landscape for years to come, we welcome your application.