Wilson Sonsini

Role Description Wilson Sonsini is looking to join the firm's Innovation team. The AI Enablement Specialist plays a key role in advancing legal service delivery through the evaluation and implementation of AI technology and process improvements across legal practice areas. This position collaborates closely with practice group leadership, attorneys, paralegals and other professionals, technology teams, and external vendors and partners to enhance workflows and improve efficiency. This role requires the ability to translate practitioner needs into practical, technology-enabled solutions. Legal practice experience is preferred. This position is available as a full virtual opportunity. - Contribute to the development of AI-enabled solutions, automated workflows, data-driven tools, and support internal operations and legal work. - Support the development and execution of innovation strategies aligned with the needs of legal practice areas. Collaborate with practice groups to assess technology needs and develop tailored innovation strategies. - Leverage experience to drive the evaluation of emerging technologies (legal and non-legal) and provide actionable recommendations on their applicability to attorneys and practice areas. - Lead pilot programs, proof-of-concept initiatives, and testing efforts to assess usability, effectiveness, and impact of new tools. - Coordinate the rollout and adoption of technology solutions, ensuring integration into existing workflows with minimal disruption. - Partner with cross-functional teams to align innovation efforts with broader organizational priorities. - Support change management efforts, including developing and delivering training and communications to encourage adoption of new tools and processes. - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce friction, and improve service delivery. - Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and training materials to communicate Innovation department initiatives and outcomes to stakeholders. Qualifications - Law firm experience or legal background preferred. - 3+ years of experience with AI and training technology tools. - Bachelor’s degree preferred. - Demonstrated experience working with technology solutions (e.g., document automation, matter management systems, AI-enabled tools, or workflow platforms). - Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical guidance for legal professionals. - Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence adoption of new tools and processes among legal stakeholders. - Experience managing projects or initiatives with multiple stakeholders, including the ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment. Requirements - 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: $150,000 - $200,000 per year. - The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. Benefits - We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This high-impact position in the Governance, Risk & Compliance function sits at the center of the firm’s technology, security, and operational ecosystem. Managing a small team, you will work closely with senior leaders across IT, Security Engineering, General Counsel, and firm leadership to shape how risk is understood, measured, and managed. The role can be 100% remote or hybrid-in person if located near a physical office. Strengthen IT Governance & Controls - Lead the development of executive-level reporting on IT risk, compliance posture, and operational performance - Build and evolve KPI/KRI dashboards that provide real-time visibility into risk trends and control effectiveness - Translate complex IT and security data into meaningful insights for decision making - Ensure adherence to IT policies, standards, and leading frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) - Own and evolve the firm’s IT risk register and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program - Identify emerging and systemic risks across IT, security, privacy, and operational processes Incident Governance & Investigations - Partner with General Counsel, Security, and IT to lead internal investigations Own ITSM Governance & ServiceNow Analytics - Oversee governance and reporting across the IT Service Management (ITSM) ecosystem - Analyze incident, change, and problem management data to identify trends and improvement opportunities - Drive workflow optimization and automation within ServiceNow Vendor Risk Management - Review and advise on vendor agreements - Enhance vendor risk processes, including risk tiering, assessments, and monitoring - Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and improve governance - Introduce data-driven approaches to risk management and operational oversight - Perform related duties as assigned or directed by supervisor - Maintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree preferred - Seven years of experience in IT risk, security compliance, technology audit, or IT governance preferred - Experience operating in complex, regulated environments (e.g., law firms, financial services, consulting) preferred - Proven ability to lead reporting, analytics, and governance initiatives - Familiarity with ServiceNow and ITSM reporting including understanding of incident, change, and problem management lifecycles - Experience with security and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365, Purview and email security tools - Working knowledge of frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 - Strong understanding of control design, risk registers, RCSA programs, and audit response - Basic understanding of privacy regulations - CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CTPRM and/or ITIL preferred 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: $163,200 - $220,800 per year. Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle: $147,050 - $198,950 per year. The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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. The Pricing & Legal Project Management (LPM) team supports the firm’s attorneys with full spectrum strategic financial and commercial insights, including: creation and management of alternative fee arrangements, development of pricing strategies, and application of creative approaches to important business problems that impact client acquisition and retention. These objectives enhance operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and firm profitability. The team supports a broad range of practice areas across all departments and offices by delivering strategic advice, leveraging advanced project management principles, and integrating technology solutions to maintain and advance the firm’s premier market position. The Pricing Manager will lead and manage pricing requests, while having responsibility (either directly or indirectly) for overseeing a team of analysts. The Manager will ensure client and attorney responsiveness while presenting sophisticated pricing recommendations that balance market competitiveness with firm financial targets. This will entail both maintaining existing processes and systems, while driving the design and implementation of more streamlined procedures, including enhanced reporting and comparable analysis. The Manager will work with Pricing, Pricing Operations, and LPM leadership to create and refine pricing infrastructure. Additionally, they will develop, iterate, and utilize sophisticated pricing and profitability models to support lawyer pricing requests and other pricing projects and initiatives. This position is available as a fully virtual position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Develop, define, and implement creative pricing strategies based on the firm's financial objectives. - Collaborate with stakeholders across functions, including lawyers, Finance, IT, and Business Development, to create tailored pricing solutions for our clients, prepare RFP responses, and integrate pricing strategies within the firm's broader operational and technological frameworks. - Heavily support the annual client rate review and negotiation processes, ensuring competitive positioning while maintaining firm profitability, including analyzing and recommending rates across seniority tiers, geographies, and practice areas. - Collaborate closely with LPM, Pricing Operations, Finance, and IT to leverage data analytics and technology solutions, such as Power BI and SQL, to refine pricing models and decision-making processes. - Utilize financial modeling to evaluate pricing structures and their impact on the firm's bottom line, incorporating best practices in financial reporting and internal controls. - Collaborate with the Pricing Operations and LPM teams to develop workflows that highlight opportunities for improved financial performance via annual client rate review. - Leverage LPM principles and resources to enhance pricing models and profitability analyses. - Proactively assess workload demands and fluctuations, while prudently managing expectations accordingly with stakeholders. - Draft and edit highly professional, accurate, and actionable email correspondence. - Assist with other team deliverables as needed. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field; an MBA or equivalent is a plus. - 5+ years of financial analysis and/or pricing experience in a professional services setting (2+ years of legal industry experience required). - Pricing experience and familiarity with the following practices is a plus: Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance, Antitrust (including both litigation and actions involving government regulatory bodies), Patents (prosecution and litigation), and Technology Transactions. - Extensive financial modelling experience and ability to maintain complex spreadsheets (creative use of formulas, sophisticated data presentation, pivot tables, etc.). - Proficiency in financial software and tools, including SQL, VBA, Power BI, and Aderant is a plus. - Flexibility to adjust work schedule according to workload demands. - Pacific or Mountain time zone preferred. Skills & Knowledge: - Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. - A strong commitment to professionalism, teamwork, excellence, ownership, and accountability. - Highly responsive with a customer-service mindset. - Strong delegation skills, with an ability to iterate work product with junior staff in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality. - A proactive self-starter, with a drive to grow and enhance the function. - Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with staff, senior leadership, and lawyers. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills capable of building and maintaining strong relationships. - Excellent negotiation skills, capable of effectively articulating the reasoning driving pricing strategies and influencing key stakeholders. - Considerable familiarity with LPM practices and how they intersect with pricing strategy to drive efficiency and client value. - Ability to develop, refine, and improve utilization of pricing tools. - Highly effective creating business process documentation. The primary location for this job posting is in Virtual (Texas). 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: $119,000 - $161,000 per year. The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role involves providing core administrative support to legal departments throughout the firm. - Utilizing a centralized database, retrieve assignments from legal professionals and perform tasks as requested - Update requestors regarding receipt and status of tasks/projects and consistently meet agreed upon deadlines - Time-entry support - Prepare and submit business expense reports - Travel arrangements (Coordinating with internal travel agency) - Arrange for payment of vendor invoices or checks to be drawn and charged to appropriate client/matter numbers - Confirm status of vendor payments - Provide file management assistance utilizing firm document management system (Netdocs) - Create, revise and edit documents using MS suite and PDF programs - General research (non-legal) - Consistently deliver exceptional customer service to internal clients - Proactively keep abreast of firm resources, contacts, and subject-matter experts to provide alternative solutions when necessary - Navigation assistance for new attorneys regarding resources and contacts within the firm - Additional practice-specific support services as needed Qualifications - High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred - 3+ years of previous administrative support experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred - Strong computer skills, proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), PDF programs, and the ability to learn new software applications quickly - Proficient in NetDocuments or similar document management system Requirements - Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels of the firm - Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus - Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and produce accurate work product in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment - Demonstrate strong attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively - Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, initiative, good judgment, and excellent follow-up skills - Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong grammar, spelling, and punctuation - Possess the ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information with appropriate discretion - Must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate well in a team setting - Flexible attitude and the ability to deal well with changing assignments and priorities - Determine most appropriate technology to accomplish a given task and seek ways to utilize technology to improve efficiency - Proactive in seeking innovative ways to help others and the ART program Benefits - The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: $34.31 - $46.42 per hour - The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance - We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package

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. The firm's Pricing & Legal Project Management team supports the firm’s attorneys with full spectrum strategic financial and commercial insights, including: creation and management of alternative fee arrangements, development of pricing strategies, and application of creative approaches to important business problems that impact client acquisition and retention. These objectives enhance operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and firm profitability. The team supports a broad range of practice areas across all departments and offices by delivering strategic advice, leveraging advanced project management principles, and integrating technology solutions to maintain and advance the firm’s premier market position. The 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. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Track projects with robust budget vs. actual reporting that accounts for nuance and context beyond financial data. Develop a suite of standardized budget templates and project plans aligned to practice area and work type, including standardized assumptions, phases, and leverage models. Identify opportunities to improve the creation of budgets and use of budget tracking for all matters regardless of fee arrangement type, but particularly fixed fees and capped fees. Work closely with lawyers to develop matter budgets and staffing strategies. Develop and refine scoping and estimate templates and procedures. Create and deploy firmwide training on LPM methodologies and best practices. Develop and lead training and implementation of LPM systems throughout the firm. Partner closely with the Pricing team to ensure seamless integration and execution of all matter management activities. Drive the development of templated responses and reporting to be included within all Requests of Proposals (RFPs) and pitches to highlight the firm’s LPM capabilities and benefits. Utilize proven project management techniques and technology to support the efficient management of the firms largest and highest-profile clients and matters throughout all stages of the matter lifecycle including intake, scoping, budgeting, monitoring, and closing. Assess LPM technologies and training modules and recommend those which will support best in class LPM services. Explore and integrate technology solutions into attorney workflows to enhance operational efficiency in support of firm competitiveness. Support and advise on data-related initiatives to extract greater value and insights from historical practice and financial data. Collaborate with the Pricing and Pricing Operations teams to develop workflows that highlight opportunities for improved financial performance during the annual client rate review. Understand the annual billing rate setting process and assist with identifying areas for improved data insights that will drive enhanced reporting and data visualization to firm leadership. Collaborate with lawyers to understand their business-of-law challenges, then propose and operationalize solutions by working cross-functionally. Identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives and knowledge management projects and, where appropriate, develop and establish best practices. Provide key information and reports on the status of projects to firm and department leadership. Liaise with clients’ internal legal operations teams and prepare client reporting for bespoke projects. Ensure the firm’s lawyers are engaged on their matters while implementing best practices in LPM. Leverage data visualization tools to deliver insights and recommendations to firm leadership, lawyers, and clients. Draft and edit highly professional, accurate, and actionable email correspondence. Assist with pricing requests and other team deliverables as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a business-related field. 8+ years of project management experience in a professional services setting (2+ years of legal industry experience required). Demonstrate a strong understanding of financial terms and metrics with the ability to adjust necessary levers to improve client and matter performance. Extensive financial modelling experience and ability to maintain complex spreadsheets (creative use of formulas, sophisticated data presentation, pivot tables, etc.). Ability to evaluate data effectively and present findings to management and lawyers. Flexibility to adjust work schedule according to workload demands. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus. Proficiency with SQL is a plus. Skills & Knowledge A proactive self-starter, with a drive to grow and enhance the function. A strong commitment to professionalism, teamwork, excellence, ownership, and accountability. Effective leadership capabilities with a proven history of managing and developing teams (whether direct reports or cross-functional). Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work under pressure amidst tight timelines. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with staff, senior leadership, and lawyers. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills capable of building and maintaining strong relationships. Highly effective creating business process documentation. Ability to develop, refine, and improve utilization of project management tools. Strong organizational skills. Comfortable with analyzing and managing data. Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving abilities. High degree of efficiency and expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Exceptional attention to detail. The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits information can be found here . Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).