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 firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

Practice Support Lawyer – Mergers & Acquisitions

Wilson Sonsini is seeking an experienced M&A attorney to join the firm as a full-time Practice Support Lawyer (PSL), embedded within our mergers and acquisitions practice group. This is a high-impact, non-billable role focused on elevating the quality, consistency, and efficiency of M&A practice across the firm.

This position is available on a hybrid or fully remote basis.

About the Role

As PSL, you will serve as a trusted resource and thought leader for attorneys at all levels, developing knowledge management infrastructure, driving practice innovation, and connecting the M&A group to broader firm initiatives. You will have no billable hour requirements or client representation responsibilities, allowing you to focus entirely on practice excellence.

Responsibilities

Knowledge Management & Resources

• Draft, maintain, and promote standard form agreements and key documents for the M&A practice
• Curate and continuously improve a library of high-quality precedents and samples, actively soliciting attorney feedback to refine resources
• Draft client alerts and external publications on significant M&A legal and market developments

Thought Leadership & Innovation

• Provide internal and external thought leadership on M&A practice developments, market trends, and legal landscape shifts
• Partner with the Chief Innovation Officer to identify and implement process improvements, new technologies, and AI tools that enhance M&A practice
• Stay current on developments across the legal industry and within Wilson Sonsini's other practice areas

AI Strategy & Implementation

• Serve as the M&A group's primary point of contact and internal champion for AI strategy, working closely with firm leadership, the Innovation team, and external vendors to evaluate and deploy AI tools tailored to M&A workflows

The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:Palo Alto, New York, San Francisco: $208,250 - $281,750 per year.Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $187,850 - $254,150 per year.