Mistral AI

Executive Assistant to VP Legal

Mistral AI
onsite mid full-time Paris
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First indexed 17 Apr 2026

Description

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our VP Legal in optimizing time, protecting bandwidth, and ensuring seamless operations.

This role requires exceptional communication, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced, global environment. The VP Legal operates across multiple time zones and engages with internal/external stakeholders, requiring meticulous coordination and strategic support.

Responsibilities: Time Optimization & Focus Protection

  • Filter, prioritize, and prepare materials to protect the VP Legal’s focus on high-value tasks and strategic initiatives.
  • Act as a gatekeeper for meetings, ensuring relevance and alignment with priorities.
  • Optimize schedules to balance execution, planning, and reflection time.

Decision-Making Support

  • Clarify urgent matters, highlight key decisions, and ensure the VP Legal is briefed and ready to act.
  • Prepare concise briefings, agendas, and follow-ups for meetings to drive efficiency.

Meeting & Preparation Support

  • Ensure meeting agendas are clear, relevant, and action-oriented.
  • Confirm the VP Legal’s participation is essential and content is decision-ready.
  • Structure “work alone” sessions to maximize productivity and strategic thinking.

Team & Governance Coordination

  • Define and implement governance frameworks for the legal team.
  • Prepare and lead team meetings, all-hands, and offsites, ensuring alignment and cohesion.
  • Establish rituals to maintain information flow and team collaboration, especially as the team scales.

Confidentiality & Professionalism

  • Handle sensitive legal and business information with the utmost discretion.
  • Represent the VP Legal’s office with professionalism, rigor, and a solutions-driven mindset.

Who You Are

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting legal, compliance, or C-suite leaders (VP Legal/General Counsel preferred).
  • Exceptional communication skills in English (mandatory); proficiency in French is a plus.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate needs in a dynamic environment.
  • Comfortable managing shifting priorities and navigating ambiguity with grace.
  • Strong mastery of Google Suite/Microsoft Office; experience with productivity tools (Notion, Slack, CRM) is a plus.
  • Proactive problem solver with a positive, can-do attitude and a focus on ownership.
  • Thrives in a startup culture where adaptability and impact are key.

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
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://jobs.lever.co/mistral/43714d11-e677-44aa-beb7-170d230b7f6c