Practice Support Lawyer, M&A
About the role
The firm is seeking an experienced M&A attorney to join the firm as a full-time Practice Support Lawyer (PSL), embedded within our 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.
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—including due diligence, contract review, drafting assistance, and deal benchmarking—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
Qualifications
J.D. degree is 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
Interest in legal innovation, knowledge management, or practice development is a plus