Public Affairs, Head of Germany

Mistral
Berlin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicySkills: ["Trust-building","Strategic thinking","Stakeholder engagement","Ownership","Navigating ambiguity"]

Shape Mistral AI’s public affairs presence in Germany by developing long-term policy strategy and engaging with policymakers, industry leaders, and opinion shapers. Monitor AI policy developments across Germany and the EU, build and maintain influential networks, and advise internal cross-functional teams on regulatory changes. Collaborate with Sales to accelerate public sector AI adoption while ensuring compliance and aligning actions with both business and public interest.

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Public Affairs, Head of Germany

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Job Summary

Shape Mistral AI’s public affairs presence in Germany by developing long-term policy strategy and engaging with policymakers, industry leaders, and opinion shapers. Monitor AI policy developments across Germany and the EU, build and maintain influential networks, and advise internal cross-functional teams on regulatory changes. Collaborate with Sales to accelerate public sector AI adoption while ensuring compliance and aligning actions with both business and public interest.
Location: Berlin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Monitor and analyze AI-related policy developments in Germany and the EU and assess their impact on Mistral AI.
  • •Develop and execute a long-term public affairs strategy, including parliamentary engagement, position papers, and lobbying campaigns.
  • •Engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and key opinion leaders to foster constructive dialogue on AI and technology policy.
  • •Prioritize and respond to policy issues affecting Mistral AI, proposing solutions aligned with business and community interests.
  • •Advise cross-functional teams on regulatory changes and collaborate with Sales to accelerate public sector AI adoption.

Key Requirements

  • •Extensive public affairs experience with a track record influencing policy-making, ideally in public and private sectors.
  • •Deep understanding of German institutions (federal, regional, and local) and the ability to map decision-making power.
  • •Expertise in tech regulations, including GDPR, Copyright, AI Act, DMA, and tax laws.
  • •Experience operating in highly scrutinized environments where public affairs are critical to business success.
  • •Trust-building skills to defend positions rigorously and foster long-term relationships as a thought partner.
Experience:Public affairs
Skills:Trust-buildingStrategic thinkingStakeholder engagementOwnershipNavigating ambiguity

Company Brief

Mistral
Develops state-of-the-art large language models and AI systems, offering models and developer tools for natural language understanding, generation, and enterprise AI integrations. Focuses on open research and production-ready model deployments.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Early Stage Startup
Funding: Seed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2023
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