Practice Support Lawyer, M&A

About the Role We are seeking an experienced M&A attorney to join the firm as a full-time Practice Support Lawyer (PSL), embedded within the 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.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 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.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.Qualifications J.D. degree 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.Benefits and Compensation The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The anticipated pay range for this position is $208,250 - $281,750 per year in Palo Alto, New York, and San Francisco, and $187,850 - $254,150 per year in other locations. Compensation may include a discretionary year‑end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).#J-18808-Ljbffr