Public Affairs, Junior Associate

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  

Role Summary 
In this role, you will help Mistral increase its understanding of the public affairs ecosystem, map the cross-country AI regulatory landscape, prepare leadership for key regulatory meetings, and contribute to defining and implementing Mistral's public affairs strategy.
This role reports to our Public Affairs Europe Lead.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze public policy issues and developments related to AI.
• Assist in developing and implementing public policy strategies that align with Mistral AI's objectives.
• Identify, prioritize and craft responses to policy issues that may affect Mistral AI and understand the impact they may have on Mistral AI's community.
• Help solve policy challenges with multiple approaches. 
• Drive and coordinate policy campaigns to support Mistral's advocacy work.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry associations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support policy  compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations on public policy matters for internal and external audiences.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in public affairs and policy advocacy.
• Support leadership decisions with a comprehensive knowledge of the external environment  (overall industry, socioeconomic, political and geopolitical environment).

Qualifications and skills

• 2+ years of professional experience
• A Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in public affairs, policy research, or a related role. Experience in the technology sector is a strong plus but not required.
• Strong understanding of the international policy landscape related to AI, technology
• Solidknowledge of EU institutions, digital policies, and regulations (e.g., AI Act, GDPR, DSA, DMA, AI Continental Action Plan).
• Solid grasp of institutional and decision-making process in France and EU.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex policy issues into clear and concise briefings.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
Now, it would be ideal if you :
• Have a very strong expertise of regulatory frameworks in AI (including EU AI act)
• Have already worked in-house or served in a GenAI company. 

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, London, the USA and Singapore.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure & Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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.

Benefits
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 We 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.

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