AI Growth: Global M&A & Equity Financing Counsel

Mistral.ai; Paris; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Meal allowances

Transportation allowances

Job summary

Mistral.ai, based in Paris, is seeking an M&A & Equity Financing Legal Counsel to structure, draft and negotiate external growth transactions and equity fundraisings. You will work closely with the Head of M&A and Finance Legal Counsel and partner with Business and Finance teams.

We value a proactive, bilingual lawyer with strong transactional experience, capable of navigating complex agreements and driving successful closings in a fast-paced AI-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in law from France or EU country; admission to practice in additional jurisdiction is a plus.
• 4–5 years of legal experience, including 3 years at an international law firm.
• Experience in M&A, VC or equity financings and related docs.
• Strong English and French written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of M&A transactions and equity fundraisings.
• Lead deal structuring, due diligence, negotiations, signing and closing.
• Coordinate and manage equity fundraising docs and investor communications.
• Draft and negotiate LOIs, NDAs, SPAs, shareholders’ agreements, and investment agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop templates/guidelines.

Skills

M&A & equity financing

Negotiation

Due diligence

Cross-border transactions

Legal writing

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

LLB/LLM/JD or equivalent

Job description

Mistral.ai, based in Paris, is seeking an M&A & Equity Financing Legal Counsel to structure, draft and negotiate external growth transactions and equity fundraisings. You will work closely with the Head of M&A and Finance Legal Counsel and partner with Business and Finance teams.

We value a proactive, bilingual lawyer with strong transactional experience, capable of navigating complex agreements and driving successful closings in a fast-paced AI-focused environment.