Practice Support Lawyer, M&A

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 - 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 Training & Professional Development - Collaborate with the Professional Development team to design, build, and maintain career development frameworks and training programs for M&A attorneys Business Development & Events - 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 meeti