Mistral· Corporate· Singapore
Commercial Legal Counsel - Singapore
Classified Tasks (18)
Automate 0%Augment 56%Human-Only 44%
Augment (10)
AI assists, human decides
Structure commercial contracts including master services agreements, data protection agreements, partnership agreements, reseller agreements, and professional services agreements.
analytical
Draft commercial contracts including master services agreements, data protection agreements, partnership agreements, reseller agreements, and professional services agreements.
operational
Support tenders and RFPs.
operational
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in APAC for commercial activities.
operational
Monitor AI-related legal and regulatory developments in APAC.
analytical
Ensure organizational compliance with AI-related laws and regulations.
operational
Identify areas for legal and compliance process improvement proactively.
operational
Develop and deliver customized training and support to the regional team on legal and compliance matters related to AI and the business.
communication
Provide general legal support on labor law, corporate matters, data privacy, procurement agreements and other contracts as needed.
operational
Contribute to operational excellence by implementing pragmatic process improvements to support business growth.
operational
Human-Only (8)
Requires human judgment
Negotiate commercial contracts with customers, partners, and suppliers.
communication
Close agreements with customers, partners, and suppliers to support regional growth.
operational
Provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of commercial contracts.
analytical
Collaborate with sales representatives, deployment strategists, applied AI engineers, data scientists, information security, government affairs, marketing, communications and finance to support commercial success.
communication
Define priorities, manage client relationships, and deliver results amidst changing deadlines and demands.
leadership
Advise the organization on potential legal risks and opportunities arising from AI-related developments.
analytical
Provide on-the-job coaching, share best practices and deliver feedback to colleagues to support business growth.
leadership
Navigate and resolve sophisticated contractual, business, technical, and legal issues in a collaborative, cross-time-zone environment.
leadership
Job description
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 https://mistral.ai/careers . Role Summary Join our APAC Legal team in Singapore as Commercial Counsel, reporting to the Director of Legal APAC. You’ll partner with sales and cross-functional teams to structure, draft, negotiate, and close agreements with customers, partners, and suppliers, supporting regional growth. An experienced legal professional, you’ll excel in public sector and complex enterprise technology deals, bringing strong negotiation skills, client focus, and a willingness to go the extra mile. With keen judgment and attention to detail, you’ll navigate sophisticated contracts and complex business, technical, and legal issues in a collaborative, cross-time-zone environment. What you will do Structure, draft, negotiate and provide strategic advice on a wide range of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, data protection agreements, complex partnership agreements, reseller agreements, professional services agreements. The scope will involve supporting tenders and RFPs. Actively involved in and effectively collaborate with sales representatives, deployment strategists, applied AI engineers, data scientists, infosec, government affairs, marketing, communications and finance to support commercial success and ensure legal and regulatory compliance in APAC. Ownership and accountability to the team to deliver meaningful results, define priorities and manage clients amidst changing deadlines and demands. Stay updated on and ensure compliance with the latest AI-related legal and regulatory developments in APAC, and provide awareness and guidance to the organization on potential risks and opportunities. Proactively identify areas for improvement and deliver customised training and support to the regional team on legal and compliance matters related to AI and our business. Enable and equip one another with on-the-job coaching, sharing best practices and feedback to better support and grow the business as a team. Provide general legal support as needed (e.g., labor law, corporate matters, data privacy, procurement agreements and other contracts). Contribute towards operational excellence and pragmatic process improvement to support the growing business. You don’t hesitate to go the extra mile to support the team and the business and a strong desire to do the right thing and uphold professional conduct, integrity and ethics. About you Educational Background : Bachelor degree or above (LLB, LLM, Juris Doctor preferred) from an accredited law school and admission to practice law at least in Singapore. Experience: A minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, including negotiating complex technology transactions preferably in an AI-focused environment or related technology field and at least 5 years in-house experience at technology companies covering Asia, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Hands-on experience negotiating public sector contracts is required. International experience : A wide APAC experience is a strong plus. Proficiency in another language relevant t