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Wilson sonsini goodrich & rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwideWe represent innovative 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 themThe firm has approximately 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices: 11 in the u.s., three in china, and two in europeOur broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson sonsini has an opportunity for an experienced corporate & securities attorney to be a full-time practice support lawyer (psl) supporting the firm’s public companies practice group.
Responsibilities include drafting client alerts, surveys and other external publications on securities law topics; drafting, updating, and promoting standard forms; curating collections of high-quality precedents and samples; and marketing these resources to attorneys, soliciting feedback, and using feedback to improve resourcesThe psl will also provide internal and external thought leadership on practice and legal developments, and develop and update practice group career development and training programs and sessionsThe psl will coordinate practice group meetings and other events, including attending and reporting on major securities law conferences; working with marketing to update the firm’s online securities law resources; and organizing external seminars, webinars, and other events focused on securities law topicsOther responsibilities include coordinating the firm’s representation with various securities law organizations, and working with the practice technology and innovation committee to identify and implement practice improvement innovations, technologies, and processesThe psl would be expected to stay current on developments in the legal industry as well as wilson sonsini’s practicesIn this role there is no billable hours expectations or client representation responsibilities.
Jd is requiredCandidates must have at least five years of securities law practiceCandidates must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a busy and dynamic work environmentCandidates will need to build trusted advisor relationships with attorneys at all levelsCandidates should have a great work ethic and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
This role can be fully remote.
We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
