Commercial Legal Counsel, EMEA

Mistral Ai; Paris; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive cash salary and equity

Daily lunch vouchers

Monthly contribution to a Gympass subscription

Monthly contribution to a mobility pass

Full health insurance for you and your family

Generous parental leave policy

Visa sponsorship

Zusammenfassung

A pioneering AI technology company based in Paris is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their legal team. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, providing legal advice on AI regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance. Candidates should hold a Master degree in law and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, aimed at supporting individual and family health needs.

Qualifikationen

• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant legal experience in technology or AI-focused environments.
• Strong understanding of data privacy and intellectual property law.
• Able to work independently and in a collaborative environment.

Aufgaben

• Draft and provide strategic advice on a wide range of contracts.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, partners, and customers.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments in AI.

Kenntnisse

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of AI technologies

Ausbildung

Master degree in law

Jobbeschreibung

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 needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.

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. See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team and focus primarily on Contracts & Commercial topics.

As a member of our legal team (based in Paris), you will be instrumental in :

• Supporting our business in drafting our contracts, agreements and terms to enable deal making and revenue generation
• Drive contracts negotiations and help contracts adaptation to the evolving AI regulation and compliance

The role reports into our Director, Commercial Legal Affairs based in Paris. The legal team currently comprises 6 persons across Paris and Palo Alto, covering a spectrum of competences across regulatory, IP, contracts and corporate.

What you will do

• Draft and provide strategic advice on a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to AI-related service agreements.
• Negotiate (markup, arguments, strategies) such contracts with suppliers, partners, customers and other stakeholders.
• With the support of other team members in their respective fields of expertise, stay updated on the latest products and AI-related legal and regulatory developments, including when coming from customers’ fields, and provide guidance to their translation into contract adaptation and negotiation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in close partnership with technical and business teams to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in the deployment of AI technologies.
• Provide training and support to the business on legal and compliance matters related to AI, and on contract negotiation.
• Help on other legal topics as needed (labor law, corporate, competition law, etc.)

About you

Background

Master degree in law, a bar admission is a plus, as well as an experience in a fast-growing environment.

Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a related technology or AI-focused environment involving contract negotiation.

Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence

An understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and their applications is essential. Good knowledge of the relevant area of law, such as data privacy, intellectual property, contract law and liability, regulatory and compliance.

Analytical Skills

Ability to analyze complex legal and technical issues related to AI and to identify potential legal risks and solutions is important. Candidates should be detail-oriented and have 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

Given the rapidly evolving nature of AI technologies and the legal landscape surrounding them, candidates should be adaptable and willing to continuously learn and update their 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.

Ethical Awareness

A strong understanding of ethical considerations related to AI, such as fairness, transparency, accountability, and bias mitigation, is important.

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