Contract Compute Legal Counsel

Join to apply for the Contract Compute Legal Counsel role at Mistral AI.About MistralAt 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 on https://mistral.ai/careers.Role SummaryAs our Compute Legal Counsel, under the responsibility of the Director, Compute Legal Counsel, you will be instrumental in structuring, drafting, and negotiating our Mistral Compute deals. You will advise the Mistral Compute business on legal and regulatory compliance, procurement, intellectual property, insurance, privacy, export control, and customer support. You will work closely with major providers such as NVIDIA, Dell, Coreweave, Microsoft, and Google, gaining invaluable exposure to industry leaders. The role is based in Paris, France.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft, negotiate, and provide strategic advice on contracts related to establishing, deploying, maintaining and commercializing our Compute operations, including hardware, data center development, customer contracts and other compute and cloud related contracts.Act as product counsel for the Mistral Compute business, including advising on legal and regulatory compliance.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including commercial‑legal, procurement, finance, and other corporate functions.Build internal templates, practices and guidelines to help the business and legal scale.Support other related legal topics as needed, especially on the compliance front (e.g. OFAC and similar topics).Qualifications And SkillsEducational Background: Bachelor degree or above (LLB, LLM, Juris Doctor preferred) from an accredited law school in Europe. Admission to practice law in another jurisdiction is a plus.Experience: A minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, including in‑house experience in the technology space.Strong experience in structuring and negotiating compute or infrastructure deals with an understanding of cloud and technology related industries.Knowledge and usage of Artificial Intelligence: An understanding of artificial intelligence technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing and their applications is important.Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex contractual structures, interactions in the contract chain and their interplay with financing topics and technical constraints.Communication Skills: Excellent negotiation skills. 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. Business‑oriented and willing to dive into the technology with the business is a must.International mindset: International experience is a plus.Adaptability: 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. Proactive, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.Ethical Awareness: A strong understanding of ethical considerations related to AI, such as fairness, transparency, accountability, and bias mitigation.What We OfferAbility 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.Benefits DetailsCompetitive salary and equity package.Health insurance.Transportation allowance.Sport allowance.Meal vouchers.Private pension plan.Generous parental leave policy.Equal Opportunity StatementWe 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.Hiring Process and AI UseWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.Seniority LevelNot ApplicableEmployment TypeContractJob FunctionLegalIndustriesTechnology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr