Compliance Legal Counsel

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 as well as personal needs. Our offerings include Le Chat, AI Studio, Mistral Code and Mistral Compute — a suite that brings frontier intelligence to end-users.

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 onhttps://mistral.ai/careers.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Compliance Lawyer to strengthen our Legal team and lead the development and implementation of a robust compliance program, reporting to our corporate lead counsel. This role will ensure Mistral AI adheres to anti-corruption laws, economic sanctions rules, and export control regulations, while aligning with our rapid growth and international ambitions.

As part of this role you will advise the group (working hand-in-hand with other members of the MistralI legal team) on pragmatic and actionable compliance solutions, and lead their implementation, execution and adaptation, while continuously providing legal and regulatory monitoring on compliance developments (including anti-corruption, sanctions, export control), benchmarking industry best practices and proposing improvements.

Key responsibilities

Anti-Corruption Compliance
• Design, implement, and oversee Mistral AI’s anti-corruption compliance program, in collaboration with cross-functional and cross border teams (including Internal Control).
• Develop and maintain a risk mapping framework to identify corruption risks specific to our business (e.g., relationships with suppliers, partners, and international clients).
• Adapt and disseminate the anti-corruption code of conduct, along with related policies (gifts, hospitality, conflicts of interest, etc.).
• Organize training and awareness programs for employees and key stakeholders (Executive Team, Business Development, Procurement, etc.).
• Coordinate internal and external audits to assess the effectiveness of the compliance program and recommend corrective actions.

Sanctions, Export Control Compliance, Customs
• Assess Mistral AI’s exposure to economic sanctions and export control risks (dual-use goods, sanctioned countries, designated persons).
• Establish and enforce due diligence procedures for third parties (clients, suppliers, partners), in collaboration with Business and Procurement teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments in sanctions regimes (EU, UN, OFAC, etc.) and adapt internal processes accordingly.
• Establish customs’ regime mapping and improve practices as needed.
• Work with technical teams to integrate compliance requirements into product development (e.g., geographic restrictions, user verification).

Governance and Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with Legal, Internal Control, HR, and leadership to foster a culture of compliance.
• Help prepare and lead interactions between Mistral AI and regulatory authorities (e.g. anti corruption) or external partners (law firms, auditors), including audit and inspection requests.
• Contribute to audit reports and action plans to address any compliance gaps.

Qualifications and skills

• Legal Master degree (Master’s in Business Law, Corporate Law, Compliance, or equivalent). Compliance certifications are also an asset.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in compliance, ideally in a law firm, multinational company, or regulatory authority.
• Proven expertise in:
*Sapin II Law and anti-corruption compliance programs.
*Economic sanctions and export control regulations (EU, OFAC, etc.).
*Risk mapping and third-party due diligence.
• Experience in the technology or AI sector is a plus (understanding of data, semiconductors, or dual-use goods), as well as knowledge and understanding of artificial intelligence.
• Analytical and problem solving skills: Candidates should be able to analyze complex topics and have strong problem-solving skills, and be able to dig into internal systems.
• Pedagogy: Excellent written and verbal communication; strong ability to communicate legal advice to clients and colleagues, and presenting complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• International mindset: International experience is a plus.
• Adaptability: Given the rapidly evolving nature of AI technologies and compute topics, 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.
• Ethical Awareness: Ability to promote an ethical and responsible culture.

What We Offer

• Ability to shape the exciting journey of AI and be part of the very early days of one of the hottest AI companies
• A fun, dynamic, multicultural team and collaborative work environment — based in Paris, Madrid, London, the USA and Singapore
• Competitive salary and bonus structure & Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

💰 Competitive salary and equity package
🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance
🚴 Transportation allowance
🥎 Sport allowance
🥕 Meal vouchers
💰 Private pension plan
🍼 Generous parental leave policy

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Mistral AI is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates are evaluated based on their skills, without regard to gender, origin, or disability.