Description
CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.
For more information, visit cimmyt.org.
The Regional Legal Counsel is an in-house lawyer who provides comprehensive legal support for all CIMMYT operations in the region. This position advises on contracts, legal transactions, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and all other matters relevant to the department. The role ensures effective legal coverage across the region and contributes to the delivery of legal services throughout CIMMYT’s regional operations.
Execute and coordinate end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including drafting, review, negotiation, amendment, quality control, and archiving of legal agreements such as grants, contracts, NDAs, leases, and other instruments across the Region.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice across multiple jurisdictions, covering corporate, regulatory, labor, tax, administrative, criminal, and litigation matters.
Support compliance and case management activities, including tracking, documentation, reporting, and timely closure of cases using dashboards and KPI tools.
Advise internal departments (Research, Finance, HR, Procurement, and Operations) on day-to-day legal matters to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
Participate in the implementation and monitoring of compliance programs, including policy alignment, training activities, and internal communications.
Act as a legal focal point between regional teams and Headquarters, ensuring consistency in policy interpretation and visibility of legal risks.
Research and analyze applicable laws, treaties, and regulations; draft legal opinions, memoranda, and other legal documents to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
Ensure monitoring and follow-up of legal requests and service tickets, providing timely updates and ensuring on-time completion.
Support corporate governance activities, including powers of attorney, minutes, and statutory compliance obligations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement policies and procedures that ensure regulatory compliance and ethical practices.
Provide strategic legal support to business operations and assist senior counsel on complex matters when required.
Represent the Legal Department in internal and external forums and support stakeholder engagement.
Develop and deliver training and educational materials to support institutional policies, procedures, and compliance awareness.
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