About the job
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is a prestigious not-for-profit organization dedicated to agricultural research and development, collaborating with partners across more than 100 countries worldwide.
We are currently looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and service-driven individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant to the General Counsel. This role is crucial in providing daily support to the General Counsel and the Legal Unit, ensuring seamless operations in various legal matters.
The position is located on CIMMYT’s campus in Texcoco, State of Mexico, just 45 km northeast of Mexico City.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the General Counsel with essential daily tasks, including managing communications, drafting and editing legal documents, and maintaining confidential files.
- Support the Contract Life Cycle Management process involving drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts and agreements with public and private entities.
- Conduct thorough research and analysis of treaties, laws, and regulations to ensure compliance and provide legal advice across various domains such as corporate, labor, tax, and litigation.
- Organize and maintain legal files, documents, and tracking systems to facilitate easy access while ensuring confidentiality.
- Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and manage follow-ups to ensure the completion of departmental tasks.
- Assist in the preparation of status reports and data management for the department.
- Support the development and maintenance of document databases for agreements and other legal materials.
- Manage a high volume of tasks and projects efficiently and effectively.
- Participate in enhancing processes for legal services and ensure timely follow-up on assigned tasks using dashboards and KPI tools.

