Lead - Public Affairs, EU - Brussels

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