Privacy Legal Counsel

About Mistral

Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems—across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector—co‑creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms. 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 Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. We are creative, low‑ego and team‑spirited.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to support Mistral AI’s GDPR compliance strategy by being the product and engineering teams’ closest partner and advisor, and drafting compliance documentation. The legal team currently comprises 15 persons across Paris and Palo Alto, covering a spectrum of competences across regulatory, IP, contracts and corporate.

What You Will Do

• Manage Mistral AI’s compliance documentation (records of processing of personal data, data privacy impact assessments, internal policies, etc.)
• Answer and manage data subject requests; implement GDPR processes and automation.
• Manage employee training on privacy topics.
• Negotiate DPAs with Mistral AI’s providers and customers.
• Monitor privacy regulations and supervisory authorities guidance or decisions.

• Advise the product team on privacy topics concerning new features.
• Answer privacy‑related questions from other teams.
• Update the compliance documentation accordingly.

What We’re Looking For

• Background: Master’s degree in law; bar admission is a plus, as well as experience in a fast‑growing environment.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in a law firm or in a tech company, in IT law and specifically in privacy law and GDPR compliance.
• Knowledge of privacy law: Good knowledge of privacy regulations and guidance from national supervisory authorities as well as the EDPB.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence: Understanding of AI technologies and their applications is essential.
• Solution‑oriented approach: Ability to identify compliance issues and develop effective strategies to address and resolve them.
• Project management: Good project management skills.
• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze complex legal and technical issues related to AI and to identify potential legal risks and solutions.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication; strong ability to present complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Business oriented.
• International mindset: International experience is a plus.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to the rapidly evolving nature of AI technologies and the legal landscape surrounding them; willingness to continuously learn and update skills and knowledge; works independently and in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location‑specific perks. For the most up‑to‑date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. You can learn more about how we handle your personal data in our Applicant Privacy Policy.