Commercial Legal Counsel, DACH

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a German speaker Legal Counsel to join our Legal team specializing in Contracts & Commercial matters with a primary focus on the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). The role is based in Paris and reports into our senior commercial counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Stay updated on the latest products and AI-related legal and regulatory developments, and provide guidance to their translation into contract adaptation and negotiation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional 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.).

Requirements

• Master degree in law, a bar admission is a plus.
• A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a fast-growing environment.