Global AI Patent Attorney & IP Strategy Leader

Mistral; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Meal and transportation allowances

Other location-specific perks

Job summary

Mistral is seeking a US Patent Attorney to join its legal team. You will transform cutting-edge AI research into a strategic patent portfolio that protects innovations and drives global growth.

You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and product teams to identify patentable inventions, draft filings, manage global prosecution, and align IP strategy with open-source objectives, while embedding IP thinking into the company culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience drafting patents in complex software/AI domains.
• Understanding AI patent eligibility in US and Europe.
• Experience managing external patent firms for high-quality filings.
• Ability to explain IP concepts to non-legal audiences.
• Open-source licenses awareness and IP interplay.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize patentable inventions by engaging with researchers, engineers, and product managers.
• Draft invention memos and patent applications, translating complex technical ideas into clear, defensible disclosures.
• Manage global patent prosecution, including office action responses and outside counsel.
• Develop and maintain internal IP processes, tools, and documentation.
• Support M&A due diligence by assessing IP portfolios and freedom-to-operate risks.
• Administer and evolve the inventor recognition program, including bonuses, awards, and visibility initiatives.
• Align patent strategy with Mistral’s open-source objectives and defend participation in networks.

Skills

Patent drafting

AI domain knowledge

External counsel management

Stakeholder communication

Open-source licenses

English writing

Job description

Mistral is seeking a US Patent Attorney to join its legal team. You will transform cutting-edge AI research into a strategic patent portfolio that protects innovations and drives global growth.

You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and product teams to identify patentable inventions, draft filings, manage global prosecution, and align IP strategy with open-source objectives, while embedding IP thinking into the company culture.