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 1,200 attorneys in 19 offices: 14 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

Wilson Sonsini has an immediate opening for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Paralegal to work in our Office of General Counsel. You will be an integral member of the team who will provide support on a wide variety of legal matters and cross-functional processes.

This position requires at least three days per week in the firm’s Palo Alto office. Full-time is preferred, but part-time candidates will be considered.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist with various corporate legal matters, including entity formation and preparing and filing annual reports, board minutes, board consents and other corporate governance materials for the firm and subsidiaries
Calendar and track various compliance obligations, including annual filings and policy reviews
Assist in preparing and updating various templates, including contracts, engagement letters and conflict waivers
Assist in reviewing and negotiating contracts, engagement letters and conflict waivers
Prepare responses to questionnaires relating to third party risk management
Maintain and update clause bank to support negotiation of various agreements
Assist in drafting, review and enforcement of various policies
Organize records and maintain files
Provide project management support as needed

The job requirements are:

Bachelor’s Degree or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate
At least five years of corporate paralegal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and oral communication skills
Willingness to learn and handle a wide array of tasks
Solid foundation in MS Office Suite, including MS Excel
Self-starter, with a strong bias to action, who can intuitively prioritize and advance multiple projects
Experience with document review, document production and file transfers (preferred)

The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto. 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: $56.31 – $76.19 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.

Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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