The Role
The Corporate Legal Counsel will manage corporate matters, assist in governance and compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency.
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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 as well as personal needs. Our offerings include Le Chat, La Plateforme, 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.
About the Role
Mistral AI is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to join our Legal team and to enable Leadership, Finance, and HR teams to execute operations seamlessly, without legal bottlenecks or compliance delays.
This is a critical role in helping establish and strengthen the corporate foundations of our Group. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across geographies and work directly on a wide range of legal topics—from governance and compliance to insurance and employment matters. This position offers the chance to take ownership of key legal areas and become a trusted advisor on strategic initiatives.
Some key initiative to contribute to :
• Manage corporate matters for wholly owned entities, liaising with local law firms to ensure consistency and compliance
• Shape and innovate internal corporate processes, driving efficiency and continuous improvement
• Automate and track equity management across the Group, enhancing transparency and operational agility
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in the creation, management, and governance of corporate entities worldwide, coordinating with local external counsels on matters such as labor law, insurance, and compliance (e.g., Sapin II)
• Manage equity regimes and related documentation, including maintaining share registers and ensuring compliance with local regulations
• Support day-to-day corporate operations, including drafting and maintaining corporate documents, handling KYC requests, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, and Leadership, to streamline processes and drive operational efficiency
• Develop, maintain, and update internal corporate and equity templates, practices, and guidelines.
• Assist the Lead Corporate Legal Counsel in various legal tasks and projects, including legal operations and process optimization
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and legal standards
• Provide support on ad-hoc legal topics as needed
Why Join Us?
• Play a pivotal role in building the corporate legal foundation of a dynamic and growing organization
• Work on diverse and impactful projects, with the opportunity to shape processes and drive meaningful change
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and contribute to high-visibility initiatives
• Take ownership of key legal topics and grow as a strategic leader within the organization
Who are you?
• 2 years of experience in corporate law, either in a law firm or within an international group
• Proven ability to incorporate and manage corporate entities, including handling day-to-day corporate operations
• Experience with KYC and UBO requests, including the ability to push back or provide appropriate information to stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, particularly Finance and HR
• Clear, concise, and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, especially with non-legal stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously while knowing when to seek guidance
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage legal topics from start to finish
• Experience coordinating with external local counsels on specific legal matters
Now, it would be great if you have
• Basic understanding of cap tables in venture-backed companies, including governance items like Shareholders Agreements and side letters
• Familiarity with equity-related challenges and pain points
• Basic knowledge or curiosity about corporate-adjacent topics such as insurance, employment law, finance, or compliance
• Understanding of the AI market or an interest in technology and its operational impact
What We Offer
💰 Competitive cash salary and equity
🥕 Food : Daily lunch vouchers
🥎 Sport : Monthly contribution to a Gym pass subscription
🚴 Transportation : Monthly contribution to a mobility pass
🧑⚕ Health : Full health insurance for you and your family
🍼 Parental : Generous parental leave policy
🌎 Visa sponsorship
Top Skills
Compliance
Contract Negotiation
Corporate Law
Equity Management
Governance
Kyc
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The Company
What We Do
Fast, open-source and secure language models. Facilitated specialisation of models on business use-cases, leveraging private data and usage feedback.
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