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Mistral is a full-stack AI company providing frontier models, developer tools, applications, and compute infrastructure. The company partners with enterprises across finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector to co-create customized AI systems.
The Legal team at Mistral comprises 15 professionals across Paris and Palo Alto, covering regulatory, IP, contracts, and corporate competencies. This Privacy Legal Counsel role is a key position supporting the company's GDPR compliance strategy and serving as the closest partner and advisor to product and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Mistral's comprehensive compliance documentation including records of processing, data privacy impact assessments, and internal policies
- Handle data subject requests and implement GDPR processes with automation where possible
- Conduct employee training on privacy topics
- Negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with providers and customers
- Monitor evolving privacy regulations and guidance from supervisory authorities
- Advise product and engineering teams on privacy implications of new features
- Answer privacy-related questions across the organization
- Update compliance documentation to reflect regulatory changes and business evolution
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in law; bar admission is a plus
- 3-5 years of experience in law firms or tech companies, specifically in IT law and GDPR compliance
- Strong knowledge of privacy regulations and guidance from national supervisory authorities and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
- Understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and their applications
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to identify compliance issues and develop practical solutions
- Strong project management capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly
- International experience is advantageous
- Adaptability and willingness to continuously learn in a rapidly evolving AI and regulatory landscape
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Mistral offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, and location-specific perks.
