M26325- HQ Legal Counsel (Locally Recruited)
Core
In-house legal counsel providing comprehensive legal support, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance for CIMMYT's regional operations in agriculture and food security.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel
Builds
Legal frameworks, contracts, and compliance strategies for global agricultural research operations
Domain
International non-profit, agricultural research, global development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Contract lifecycle management, multijurisdictional legal advice, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, legal research and analysis, policy development, corporate governance, stakeholder representation
Preferred skills
Experience in international non-profit or agricultural research organizations, knowledge of international legal frameworks
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle for grants, research agreements, and procurement; Provide timely legal advice on corporate, labor, tax, and litigation matters; Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compliance policies; Represent the organization before government authorities and external partners; Support corporate governance functions including powers of attorney and minutes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC