General Counsel

Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Setting: In-Office/Remote in the US
Work Location: San Francisco, Chicago, New York
Work Hours: Office hours
Find out more here: https://semianalysis.com
About SemiAnalysis

SemiAnalysis is an independent research and analysis firm specializing in the Semiconductor and AI industries. Our in-depth coverage spans the entire supply chain, from semiconductor fabrication processes to cutting-edge AI Models, software, and infrastructure. We are recognized as the leading authority on the semiconductor supply chain, with the highest concentration of industry experts within one team, and a deep-rooted passion for delving into the intricacies.

We’re a global team of over 50 analysts, each with extensive networks across the semiconductor supply chain and AI ecosystem, publishing industry‑shaping articles while participating in 40+ conferences annually.

Our newsletter reaches more than 200 000 subscribers worldwide, including senior management and C‑suite leaders at the leading semiconductor and AI companies.

We also offer three core products:

• Industry Models – we develop and publish industry models on accelerator shipments, datacenter demand and supply, GPU total cost of ownership, and more. We work with hyperscalers, neoclouds, many of the world’s largest hedge funds, and government agencies.

• Core Research – our public equity markets product, geared towards financial investors, distills our deep technical research and knowledge into key insights on technology and product trends.

• Consulting and Technical Due Diligence – We conduct custom research and project work to guide key strategic and investment decisions for the largest private‑equity funds, leading venture‑capital firms, companies across the AI ecosystem, and government agencies.

Position Overview

SemiAnalysis is looking to hire a General Counsel to support the company’s legal, commercial, compliance, and corporate governance needs as the business scales globally.

This role will advise leadership on contracts, legal risk, employment matters, corporate governance, data privacy, confidentiality, and cross-border operations. The ideal candidate is practical, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a fast-moving technology, research, and consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including client contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, and employment or contractor agreements.

• Advise leadership on legal risks across business operations, employment, intellectual property, confidentiality, and international expansion.

• Support corporate governance matters, including entity management, board documentation, internal policies, and compliance processes.

• Partner with HR and operations on employment contracts, contractor arrangements, terminations, and workplace policies.

• Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel where required.

• Build scalable legal templates, contract playbooks, approval workflows, and legal processes.

• Advise on data privacy, confidentiality, information security, and regulatory considerations.

• Support the business on disputes, escalations, and risk mitigation matters.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with experience in corporate, commercial, employment, or technology-related legal matters.

• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and legal risk assessment skills.

• Experience advising senior leadership or executive stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of US legal matters.

• Ability to balance legal protection with commercial practicality.

• Comfortable operating independently in a remote, global, and fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with high-growth, global, research, consulting, technology, AI, semiconductor, or data-focused businesses.

• Exposure to international employment, contractor arrangements, and cross-border entity matters.

• Familiarity with IP protection, research publication risk, client confidentiality, and data licensing.

• Experience supporting contractor-heavy or internationally distributed teams.

• Prior experience as a first legal hire, fractional General Counsel, or startup legal advisor.

• Ability to create legal structure and processes from scratch.

Growth Areas

• Build SemiAnalysis’ legal function and internal legal operating model.

• Establish contract templates, legal review processes, and approval workflows.

• Support global expansion across the US, Singapore, Europe, and other markets.

• Strengthen corporate governance, compliance, data privacy, and employment frameworks.

• Partner closely with leadership on strategic business decisions and risk management.

• Potential to grow into a broader legal leadership role as the company scales.