Lead - Public Affairs - EU

Job Description

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About Mistral

- At Mistral AI, we are a tight-knit, nimble team dedicated to bringing our cutting-edge AI technology to the world.

- Our mission is to make AI ubiquitous and open. We are creative, low-ego, team-spirited, and have been passionate about AI for years.

- We hire people that foster in competitive environments, because they find them more fun to work in.

- We hire passionate women and men from all over the world.

- Our teams are distributed between France, UK and USA

Role Summary

- We are seeking a dynamic and motivated EU Public Affairs Lead to join our growing team.

- The successful candidate will contribute to drive the development and execution of our public policy strategy at the EU level and will own the relation with the EU institutions.

- The role is reporting to our Global Head of Public Affairs & Communications

- The position is based in Brussels

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor and analyze public policy issues and developments related to AI in the UE.

- Influence and direct business priorities and translate them into a policy strategy at the EU level.

- Engage with external stakeholders, policymakers, industry players, key opinion leaders to shape political dialogue on AI and technology policy.

- Identify, prioritize and craft responses to policy issues that may affect Mistral AI and understand the impact they may have on Mistral AI’s community.

- Solve policy challenges with multiple approaches.

- Drive and coordinate policy campaigns to support Mistral’s advocacy work

- Track and advise on important changes in regulatory or legislative matters affecting the EU to support cross-functional work on compliance with regulatory requirements and inform business and product decisions.

- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in public affairs and policy advocacy

Qualifications & profiles

- 10+ years of professional experience

- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant professional qualification is a plus.

- 8+ years of experience in public affairs, policy research, or a related role.

- Experience in the technology sector is a strong plus but not required.

- Strong understanding of the EU policy landscape related to AI, technology

- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

- Advanced advocacy skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex policy issues into clear and concise briefings.

- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in a team.

- Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.

- Now, it would be ideal if you :

*Have a very strong expertise of the EU regulatory frameworks in AI

*Have already worked in-house or served in a GenAI company

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