Business Operations - Legal and Compliance

About the role

Employment Type: Full-Time Work Setting: In-office/Remote Work Location: Chicago, New York, San Francisco Work Hours: Office hours Find out more here: 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 are a global team of analysts with extensive networks across the semiconductor supply chain and AI ecosystem, publishing industry-shaping articles while participating in numerous conferences annually. Our newsletters reach more than 200,000 subscribers worldwide, including senior management and C-suite leaders at 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 toward 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 We’re hiring a Business Operations Analyst – Legal & Compliance to support the legal, compliance, and operational foundation of SemiAnalysis as the business continues to scale. This role is designed for someone earlier in their career with a strong legal background or legal-adjacent experience who wants to apply that training in a broader business operations role. This is a strong fit for candidates who have worked as a paralegal, legal analyst, legal assistant, compliance analyst, contracts coordinator, law firm staff member, in-house legal team member, or who have law school / LSAT-track experience and are interested in moving into a high-ownership operations role. You will help manage contract reviews, compliance workflows, corporate filings, regulatory trackers, vendor documentation, and internal policies. The role requires careful attention to detail, strong judgment, clear writing, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across legal, finance, HR, and operations. This is a full-time role based in the United States. Responsibilities Contract Review & Tracking: Support first-pass review, organization, and tracking of customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, employment-related documents, and other business contracts. Legal Coordination: Work with external counsel and internal stakeholders to manage legal requests, contract redlines, signature processes, document storage, and follow-up items. Compliance Management: Track compliance obligations, certifications, required trainings, policy acknowledgments, regulatory deadlines, and internal controls. Corporate Administration: Maintain corporate records, entity documentation, state registrations, annual filings, board or member approvals, and related governance materials. Vendor & Customer Documentation: Assist with vendor onboarding, customer due diligence forms, security questionnaires, procurement documentation, and contract intake. Policy & Process Documentation: Draft and maintain SOPs, internal policies, compliance checklists, contract review workflows, and operational playbooks. Financial & Administrative Support: Assist with invoice review, expense tracking, vendor payments, and coordination with accounting, payroll, and tax providers where legal or compliance documentation is involved. Cross-Functional Operations: Support projects across legal, finance, HR, sales, consulting, and research operations. Data & Reporting: Maintain internal trackers and dashboards for contracts, compliance deadlines, filings, vendor status, and operational metrics. Requirements 1–4 years of experience in a legal, compliance, contracts, paralegal, law firm, in-house legal, consulting, finance, or business operations role. Strong preference for candidates with a legal or legal-adjacent background, including paralegal experience, legal internships, law firm experience, compliance work, law school coursework, LSAT-track background, or experience supporting attorneys. Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Pre-Law, Business, Economics, Finance, Legal Studies, English, History, or a related field. Strong ability to read, summarize, and organize contracts and legal documents. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage structured processes with high accuracy. Strong written communication skills and comfort drafting clear internal summaries, trackers, and follow-up notes. Ability to manage multiple deadlines across contracts, filings, compliance obligations, and internal projects. High ownership mindset with the ability to work autonomously and follow through on open items. Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential business, employee, legal, and financial information. Preferred Skills Experience reviewing or organizing contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, customer agreements, employment documents, or compliance materials. Experience maintaining contract trackers, compliance calendars, entity records, or legal document repositories. Familiarity with corporate filings, state registrations, entity management, or regulatory requirements. Experience coordinating with external counsel, vendors, customers, or internal business teams. Exposure to financial operations such as invoice review, budgeting, expense tracking, or vendor payments. Experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, compliance team, consulting firm, financial services firm, or high-growth company. Comfort working with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, contract management systems, CRM systems, project management tools, or compliance trackers. Why You’ll Want to Be Here At SemiAnalysis, you’ll apply legal rigor and structured thinking to real-world business operations at the center of the AI and semiconductor ecosystem. You’ll work closely with leadership and external advisors while gaining broad exposure across contracts, compliance, finance, corporate administration, and internal operations. This is a high-ownership role for someone early in their career who wants to build a strong foundation across legal and business operations, with room to grow as the company scales. We offer generous PTO, office stipends, highly competitive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, and support for conferences and continued learning. Growth Areas Deepen expertise in corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and multi-entity operations across jurisdictions. Expand capabilities in contract lifecycle management, including negotiation support, risk identification, and legal process optimization. Develop stronger financial operations knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting, and vendor cost management. Build proficiency in operational systems, automation, and data tracking to improve workflow efficiency and reporting accuracy. Gain exposure to strategic business operations, supporting leadership in decision-making across finance, legal, and organizational scaling. Progress toward ownership of end-to-end operational functions, with opportunities to lead process improvements and cross-functional initiatives. SemiAnalysis LLC participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit e-verify.gov. E-Verify Poster: Right to Work Poster: