# Legal Counsel, US Patent Attorney at Mistral AI

- Company: Mistral AI
- What the company does: The most powerful AI platform for enterprises. Customize, fine-tune, and deploy AI assistants, autonomous agents, and multimodal AI with open models. Backed by General Catalyst, Index and Lightspeed.
- Company website: https://mistral.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Palo Alto
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-07-05
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mistral.ai/cc1f476c-046f-4fe3-98f1-49b2ea193b51
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/mistral-ai-legal-counsel-us-patent-attorney/

## About the role

As a US Patent Attorney on the legal team , you will transform cutting-edge research into a strategic intellectual property portfolio that protects Mistral AI’s innovations and supports its global growth. You will work closely with research, engineering, and product teams to identify, prioritize, and secure patentable inventions, shaping the future of open-source AI while aligning IP strategy with the company’s mission.

## What they're looking for

- Proven experience drafting patents in complex software/AI domains , with a deep understanding of AI patent eligibility in the US and Europe
- Hands-on experience with LLMs or other GenAI technologies , including the ability to decode and articulate technical concepts like model architectures or training methods
- Experience selecting, managing, and optimizing external patent firms to ensure high-quality, cost-effective prosecution
- Ability to engage with researchers and engineers , extract critical information, and explain IP concepts to non-legal audiences
- Self-driven and resourceful , with a talent for anticipating needs, engaging stakeholders, and documenting processes
- Business acumen to understand how patents drive value for a scale-up, combined with familiarity with open-source licenses and their intersection with patents

Tags: Legal