Transactional Quantitative Analyst

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 is looking for a Transactional Quantitative Analyst to work closely with attorneys in our dynamic Corporate Department. The Transactional Quantitative Analyst will handle analytical projects to assist in structuring and optimizing client deals.

This role can be hybrid or fully virtual.

Candidates with substantial relevant experience may be considered for a more senior level and would be eligible for a higher compensation range.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare financial models for pro forma capitalization scenarios, pro rata calculations, stock conversions, company recapitalization events, and preliminary market overhang analyses
• Prepare hypothetical liquidation waterfall models based on different deal scenarios
• Build closing payment spreadsheets in connection with M&A transactions that track the merger agreements
• Audit spreadsheets obtained from clients, investors, investment banks, or other law firms to ensure accuracy
• Provide mathematical analysis to complete transaction materials for financings, mergers, acquisitions, or public offerings
• Maintain and update model/template capitalization spreadsheets used for the calculations
• Assist with training junior attorneys and paralegals or other business professionals on the use of Excel to achieve deliverables
• Record all time daily (billable, productive, admin and PTO) and release and in accordance with specified narratives where applicable

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or other quantitative field
• 2+ years of law firm or data analysis experience
• Proficient in Excel, with the understanding to perform analysis and generate reports
• Exhibit analytical and critical thinking in day-to-day projects
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to explain analysis to attorneys, paralegals, and clients
• Self-starter, with a strong bias to action, who can intuitively prioritize projects and maintain meticulous organization to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required

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: $63.34 - $85.70 per hour.Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C.: $57.21 - $77.40 per hour.

The compensation for this position may include overtime and 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).