Labour Legal Counsel

About Mistral

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Role Summary

We are looking for a Labour Legal Counsel to join our Corporate Legal team and help shape the development and implementation of our global labour law strategy. Reporting to our Lead Corporate Counsel, you will provide French labour law expertise and play a pivotal role in harmonizing our labour law practices across Mistral AI’s global footprint.

In this role, you will serve as the central legal liaison for Mistral’s HR teams and collaborate with local external counsels worldwide to ensure compliance, consistency, and best practices in all labour-related matters.

What you will do

French Labour Law Expertise

• Provide practical, hands-on expert legal advice on individual and collective employee relationships, working closely with HR to implement solutions ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, and advise on employment lifecycle, ensuring alignment with French legal requirements and Mistral AI’s global policies and strategic objectives
• Advise on collective representation matters, including CSE and associated employee representative bodies, ensuring constructive dialogue and legal compliance
• Support the Lead Corporate Counsel on employee stock ownership plans (ESOP), including legal structuring and communication

Global Labour Law Strategy & Cross-Border Labour Compliance

• Drive the harmonization of labour law practices across Mistral AI’s global offices, actively collaborating with HR and local counsels to balance local legal requirements with operational efficiency, while respecting cultural and legal nuances
• Provide guidance on cross-border employment issues, including secondments, remote work, and international mobility, ensuring seamless integration with local requirements and evolving workforce needs
• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments in labour law across key jurisdictions (France, USA, UK, Singapore, etc.) and proactively adapt internal processes

Who you are

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6-8 years, including relevant experience in a multinational company, with a strong background in French labour law and a deep understanding of the labour challenges faced by a fast-growing worldwide company.

• Legal Master’s degree (Master’s in French Labour Law or equivalent) & additional certifications in international labour law are a plus.
• A minimum of 6-8 years experience, with a strong focus on French labour law (individual and collective relationships) and a good experience of US and UK Labour Law (Singapore labour law would be a plus)
• International mindset: Experience working in a multicultural environment and coordinating with teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven expertise in handling all legal aspects of employees relationsDrafting and negotiating employment contracts and related contracts Managing legals aspects of the employee collective representation Structuring and implementing ESOP programs
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to navigate complex labour law issues and provide pragmatic, business-oriented solutions.
• Pedagogy: Excellent written and verbal communication; strong ability to communicate legal advice and presenting complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Adaptability: Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ethical awareness: Commitment to promoting a fair, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture.

What we offer

💰 Competitive cash salary and equity
🥕 Daily lunch vouchers : Swile meal vouchers with 10,83€ per worked day, incl 60% offered by company
🥎 Sport : Enjoy discounted access to gyms and fitness studios through our Wellpass partnership
🚴 Transportation : Monthly contribution to a mobility pass via Betterway
🧑‍⚕️ Health : Full health insurance for you and your family
🍼 Parental : Generous parental leave policy
🌎 Visa sponsorship
🤝 Coaching: we offer BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis