Legal Counsel, Patent Attorney

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

As our Patent Attorney, you will be at the heart of our innovation strategy, transforming cutting-edge research into a robust and strategic intellectual property portfolio. You will work closely with our world-class research, engineering, and product teams to protect groundbreaking inventions, shape the future of open-source AI, and support the company’s global growth.

The legal team currently comprises 10 persons across Paris and Palo Alto, covering a spectrum of competences across compliance-regulatory, IP, contracts and corporate.

Why Join Us?

Work at the forefront of AI innovation: Collaborate with top minds in the field to protect transformative technologies.
Make a tangible impact: Your patents will help define AI standards and secure Mistral AI’s strategic assets.
Autonomy and bold thinking: Join a fast-growing scale-up where your expertise will shape IP culture and key processes.
Ethical mission: Use patents to advance open science and responsible AI.

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