23 June 2026
Compensation
$260,000 – $390,000
Key requirements
3-6 years of relevant experience Superior academic credentials Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
TrendsThe role
Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Corporate Associate with 3-6 years of PQE for their Palo Alto office. This role focuses on M&A and other strategic transactions within the emerging companies group, representing founders, emerging growth companies, and venture investors.
What you'll do
- Run deals
- Manage client relationships
- Mentor junior associates
- Advise founders and boards through inflection points
What we're looking for
3-6 years of relevant experience
Superior academic credentials
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Prior emerging companies experience is not required· nice to have
Candidates with M&A or other transactional backgrounds are welcome· nice to have
Benefits
Salary range of $260,000 – $390,000
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
Parents and caregivers resource group
Career coaching for working parents
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
Access to discounts: gym, fitness centers, local businesses, and more
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 – $390,000
Palo Alto · $260,000 – $390,000