Legal Counsel

About Mistral

At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.

We democratize AI through high‑performance, optimized, open‑source and cutting‑edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise as well as personal needs. Our offerings include Le Chat, AI Studio, Mistral Code and Mistral Compute — a suite that brings frontier intelligence to end‑users.

We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low‑ego and team‑spirited.

Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to support Mistral AI’s compliance and regulatory efforts by being the product, engineering and public affairs teams' closest partner and advisor.

Play a pivotal role in shaping AI compliance, tackle cutting‑edge regulations, influence the future of AI, and collaborate directly with our engineering, science, public affairs and product teams at the heart of a rapidly evolving industry.

The legal team currently comprises 24 persons across Paris, Singapore and Palo Alto, covering a spectrum of competences across regulatory, IP, contracts and corporate.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in close partnership with engineering, science and product teams to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in the development and deployment of AI technologies.
• Collaborate with the public affairs teams on regulatory efforts.
• Stay updated on the latest AI‑related legal and regulatory developments, and provide practical guidance to the organization on potential risks, solutions and opportunities.
• Provide training and support to the business on legal and compliance matters related to AI.
• Help drafting terms and other contractual materials, or negotiate contracts with upstream partners or suppliers, including but not limited to AI‑related service agreements.
• Support team on other legal topics as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Background: Master degree in law, a bar admission is a plus, as well as an experience in a fast‑growing environment.
• Experience: 5 years of experience in a law firm or in a tech company, in IT law.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence: An understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and their applications is essential.
• Solution oriented approach: Identify compliance issues and develop effective strategies to address and resolve them; capable of implementing practical solutions.
• Project management: Good project management skills.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex legal and technical issues related to AI and to identify potential legal risks and solutions; detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication; strong ability to present complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner; business oriented.
• International mindset: An international experience is a plus.
• Adaptability: Adaptable and willing to continuously learn and update skills and knowledge; ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment; proactive, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• Ability to shape the exciting journey of AI and be part of the very early days of one of the hottest AI companies.
• A fun and dynamic multicultural team and collaborative work environment — based in Paris, London and the USA.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits

• 💰 Competitive cash salary and equity
• 🥕 Food: Daily lunch vouchers
• 🥎 Sport: Monthly contribution to a Gympass subscription
• 🚴 Transportation: Monthly contribution to a mobility pass
• 🧑‍⚕️ Health: Full health insurance for you and your family
• 🍼 Parental: Generous parental leave policy
• 🌎 Visa sponsorship