Discovery and Litigation Counsel

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.

Wilson Sonsini's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a litigator to join our growing team as Discovery and Litigation Counsel. Reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with other members of the OGC, the Discovery and Litigation Counsel will handle a broad range of litigation-related matters while supporting the OGC’s wider array of risk management work.

This position is available on a full-time or part-time schedule with hybrid remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Dispute & Litigation Management

• Analyze and manage disputes and pre-litigation matters, from initial fact investigation through resolution.
• Draft and respond to demand letters and related correspondence.
• Interact with outside counsel, opposing counsel, and firm personnel.
• Respond to non-party subpoenas and other legal process.

Document & Discovery Management

• Manage and conduct document collection and review in connection with matters involving the firm and its clients.
• Manage litigation holds and supervise document preservation.

Research, Policy & Risk Management Support

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on litigation, ethics, and risk management issues.
• Draft, review, and revise firm templates and policies.
• Prepare training materials for attorneys and professional staff.
• Provide general support for the wide array of risk management duties performed by the Office of the General Counsel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license required, in California or another jurisdiction in which Wilson Sonsini has an office.
• 3-6 years of litigation experience at a law firm; experience with professional responsibility, risk management, or law firm loss-prevention matters is a plus.
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively with lawyers and departments across the firm while managing shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to excellent client service.
• Excellent discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information.

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, Delaware, 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).

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Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies in a wide range of today’s cutting-edge industries, from AI and fintech to life sciences and mobility.

For more than 60 years, our attorneys and professional staff have created a unique working environment. With deep roots in the fast-paced and innovative world of Silicon Valley, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented approach for all employees, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging all departments to promote a stable and optimal work/life balance.

Wilson Sonsini is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce globally. We have built a culture in which employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences are encouraged and empowered to achieve their maximum potential. Our firm is consistently recognized among the top law firms in annual diversity rankings. For example, Wilson Sonsini ranked No. 2 among firms with more than 601 attorneys in Law360’s 2025 Diversity Snapshot. Additionally, in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, and in 2026, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.

We are also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need. In 2025, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 80,500 pro bono hours, participated in 125 community service projects, and raised over $130,000 for charitable organizations and causes. In addition, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed more than $2.35 million to 112 law-related organizations and 129 community organizations in 2025.

Wilson Sonsini has 17 offices in 16 technology and business hubs worldwide.

• Austin, TX

• Boston, MA

• Boulder, CO

• Brussels, Belgium

• Century City, CA

• Hong Kong

• London

• Los Angeles, CA

• New York, NY

• Palo Alto, CA

• Salt Lake City, UT

• San Diego, CA

• San Francisco, CA

• Seattle, WA

• Shanghai (China)

• Washington, D.C.

• Wilmington, DE