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About the Role

As a Practice Support Lawyer (PSL), you will serve as a trusted resource and thought leader for attorneys, developing knowledge management infrastructure, driving practice innovation, and connecting the M&A group to broader firm initiatives. This is a high-impact, non-billable role focused on elevating the quality, consistency, and efficiency of M&A practice across the firm, with no billable hour requirements or client representation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Develop and maintain a group-wide AI roadmap, identifying high-value use cases across the deal lifecycle—including due diligence, contract review, drafting assistance, and deal benchmarking—and prioritizing implementation accordingly.
Lead pilot programs and structured rollouts of AI tools within the M&A practice, gathering attorney feedback, measuring impact, and iterating on adoption strategies.
Create practical guidance, playbooks, and training materials that help M&A attorneys at all levels integrate AI tools effectively and responsibly into their daily work.
Monitor the evolving landscape of legal AI technology and advise group leadership on emerging tools, competitive developments, and best practices at peer firms.
Identify and help mitigate risks associated with AI use in M&A practice, including issues related to confidentiality, accuracy, and professional responsibility obligations.
Collaborate with the Professional Development team to embed AI literacy into M&A training programs and onboarding frameworks.
Collaborate with the Professional Development team to design, build, and maintain career development frameworks and training programs for M&A attorneys.
Work with the Marketing and Business Development team to keep the firm's external M&A resources current and compelling.
Organize and support external seminars, webinars, and other client-facing events on M&A topics.
Coordinate practice group meetings and represent the firm at major M&A conferences, reporting back on key takeaways.
Manage the firm's participation in the ABA and other relevant professional organizations.

Requirements

J.D. degree is required.
Minimum five years of M&A-focused corporate practice at a law firm or comparable in-house environment.
Strong substantive knowledge of M&A transactions, deal structures, and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build trusted relationships with attorneys and business professionals across all levels of the firm.
Interest in legal innovation, knowledge management, or practice development is a plus.

Skills

M&A transactions
Deal structures
Documentation
Knowledge management
Practice innovation
AI strategy
AI tools
Due diligence
Contract review
Drafting assistance
Deal benchmarking
Legal AI technology
Professional responsibility
AI literacy
Career development
Business development
Marketing
Event organization
Professional organizations

Location

Palo Alto
New York
San Francisco
Austin
Boston
Boulder
Century City
Delaware
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
San Diego
Seattle
Washington, D.C.
Hybrid
Remote

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

Minimum five years of M&A-focused corporate practice

Education Level

J.D. degree

Salary/Compensations

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

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits package

About the Company

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.
We represent more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies in a wide range of today’s cutting-edge industries, from AI and fintech to life sciences and mobility.
For more than 60 years, our attorneys and professional staff have created a unique working environment.
With deep roots in the fast-paced and innovative world of Silicon Valley, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented approach for all employees, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging all departments to promote a stable and optimal work/life balance.
Wilson Sonsini has 17 offices in 16 technology and business hubs worldwide.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Wilson Sonsini is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce globally.
We have built a culture in which employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences are encouraged and empowered to achieve their maximum potential.
Our firm is consistently recognized among the top law firms in annual diversity rankings.
Wilson Sonsini ranked No. 2 among firms with more than 601 attorneys in Law360’s 2025 Diversity Snapshot.
In 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, and in 2026, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.
We are also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need.
In 2025, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 80,500 pro bono hours, participated in 125 community service projects, and raised over $130,000 for charitable organizations and causes.
The Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed more than $2.35 million to 112 law-related organizations and 129 community organizations in 2025.