Compliance Legal Counsel

We are looking for a Compliance Legal Counsel to join our Legal team. As a Compliance Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a robust compliance program, ensuring Mistral AI adheres to anti-corruption laws, economic sanctions rules, and export control regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and oversee Mistral AI's anti-corruption compliance program,
• Develop and maintain a risk mapping framework to identify corruption risks specific to our business,
• Adapt and disseminate the anti-corruption code of conduct, along with related policies,
• Organize training and awareness programs for employees and key stakeholders,
• Coordinate internal and external audits to assess the effectiveness of the compliance program and recommend corrective actions.

Sanctions, Export Control Compliance, Customs:

• Assess Mistral AI's exposure to economic sanctions and export control risks,
• Establish and enforce due diligence procedures for third parties,
• Monitor regulatory developments in sanctions regimes and adapt internal processes accordingly,
• Establish customs' regime mapping and improve practices as needed.

Governance and Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Legal, Internal Control, HR, and leadership to foster a culture of compliance,
• Help prepare and lead interactions between Mistral AI and regulatory authorities or external partners,
• Contribute to audit reports and action plans to address any compliance gaps.

Qualifications and skills required include:

• Legal Master degree (Master's in Business Law, Corporate Law, Compliance, or equivalent),
• Minimum 6 years of experience in compliance, ideally in a law firm, multinational company, or regulatory authority,
• Proven expertise in Sapin II Law and anti-corruption compliance programs, economic sanctions and export control regulations, risk mapping and third-party due diligence,
• Experience in the technology or AI sector is a plus, as well as knowledge and understanding of artificial intelligence,
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, pedagogy, international mindset, adaptability, and ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

What we offer includes:

• 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,
• Competitive salary and bonus structure, comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth and development.