16 September 2026
Compensation
$260,000 – $365,000
Key requirements
3-5 years of experience Background and interest in life sciences and tech Ability to advise companies through the start-up and venture capital phase Ability to advise companies through IPOs and equity capital markets
TrendsThe role
Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Palo Alto Corporate Associate with 3-5 years of experience in M&A to advise biotech and tech companies through their start-up, venture capital, IPO, and public company reporting phases.
What you'll do
- Guide and support biotech and tech companies on the IPO process
- Guide and support life as public companies
- Advise companies through the start-up and venture capital phase
- Advise companies through IPOs and equity capital markets
- Advise companies through public company reporting
- Gain deep and broad experience working directly with clients
What we're looking for
3-5 years of experience
Background and interest in life sciences and tech
Ability to advise companies through the start-up and venture capital phase
Ability to advise companies through IPOs and equity capital markets
Ability to advise companies through public company reporting
Benefits
Salary range of $260,000 – $365,000
Discretionary merit bonuses
Monthly wellness reimbursements
24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26
Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
Paid parental leave
Parenting support concierge and telemedicine
In-home and center-based back-up childcare
Tutoring and college coach for older children
Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan
Pretax commuter and parking benefits
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Voluntary long term care insurance
Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
Voluntary ID theft protection
Voluntary pet insurance
Medicare consulting
Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues
Hiring contacts
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Palo Alto Corporate Associate
Wilson Sonsini · Palo Alto · $260,000 – $365,000
Palo Alto · $260,000 – $365,000