Public Affairs, Head of Germany

Meyandy LLC; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Meal and transportation allowances

Other location-specific perks

Zusammenfassung

Mistral AI in Berlin is seeking a Head of Public Affairs for Germany to shape policy, drive regulatory engagement, and establish the company as a trusted thought leader in AI policy. You will work with policymakers, industry leaders, and internal teams to navigate Germany's regulatory landscape and unlock opportunities for public-sector AI adoption.

Reporting to the Public Affairs Director for EMEA, the role may evolve to broader DACH scope and carry immediate impact on strategy, messaging, and

Qualifikationen

• Proven public affairs experience with policy-making impact in public or private sectors.
• Deep understanding of German federal, regional, and local institutions.
• Knowledge of tech regulations including GDPR, AI Act, DMA and tax laws.

Aufgaben

• Monitor AI policy developments in Germany and the EU and assess impact on the company.
• Develop and execute long-term public affairs strategy, including parliamentary engagement and lobbying.
• Engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to shape dialogue on AI policy.
• Advise cross-functional teams on regulatory changes affecting product and business decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales to accelerate public sector adoption of AI.
• Track industry trends to stay ahead of regulatory shifts.
• Build and maintain a strong network in Germany to amplify influence.

Kenntnisse

Public affairs experience

German institutions knowledge

Tech regulations

Team player

AI policy awareness

Open Source mindset

Jobbeschreibung

About Mistral

Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems—across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector—co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms. 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 Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.

The Role

As a Head of Public Affairs for Germany on the Policy and Government Relations team, you will shape Mistral AI’s presence and influence in Germany, ensuring the company plays a leading role in the future of AI policy and regulation. This role exists to establish Mistral AI as a trusted thought leader in Germany, driving both public interest and business growth by navigating complex regulatory landscapes. You will work closely with policymakers, industry leaders, and internal teams to build a regulatory ecosystem that supports innovation while enabling adoption in the public sector. Your impact will be immediate: from shaping policy strategies to unlocking revenue opportunities, you will help Mistral AI thrive in one of its most critical markets. This role directly reports to our Public Affairs Director for EMEA, and may evolve to a larger DACH and/or Central Europe scope in the future.

What You Will Do

• Monitor and analyze AI-related policy developments in Germany and the EU, assessing their impact on Mistral AI.


• Develop and execute a long-term public affairs strategy, including parliamentary engagement, position papers, and lobbying campaigns.


• Engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and key opinion leaders to foster constructive dialogue on AI and technology policy.


• Prioritize and respond to policy issues affecting Mistral AI, proposing solutions that align with business and community interests.


• Advise cross-functional teams on regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and informing product and business decisions.


• Collaborate with Sales to design strategies that accelerate public sector adoption of AI.


• Track industry trends and best practices in public affairs, ensuring the team remains ahead of regulatory shifts.


• Build and maintain a strong network in Germany to amplify Mistral AI’s influence and reputation.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive public affairs experience, with a track record of impacting policy-making, ideally in both public and private sectors.


• Deep understanding of German institutions (federal, regional, and local) and the ability to map decision-making power.


• Expertise in tech regulations, including GDPR, Copyright, AI Act, DMA, and tax laws.


• Experience in highly scrutinized environments, where public affairs are critical to business success.


• Trust-building skills, with the ability to defend positions rigorously, foster long‑term relationships, and act as a thought partner.


• Team player with a bias for action, ownership, and the ability to navigate ambiguity.


• AI knowledge and familiarity with long-term industrial plans or model development (a plus).


• Open Source mindset, aligning with Mistral AI’s commitment to openness and collaboration.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work‑life balance.

• healthcare coverage


• parental leave


• retirement plans


• relocation support


• wellness programs


• meal and transportation allowances


• other location‑specific perks

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