Legal Assistant to the General Counsel

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit agricultural research for development organization with partners in over 100 countries. CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Legal Counsel Assistant to the General Counsel to provide essential and day-to-day support to the General Counsel in all areas of responsibility. The position is based at CIMMYT’s campus in Texcoco, Mexico. The ideal candidate will have a law degree (LL.B or J.D.) and a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a legal assistant or lawyer in a similar organization. The successful candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks effectively, and maintain confidentiality at all times. The position requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and Spanish. The ideal candidate should also have knowledge of international laws and regulations related to agricultural research and development. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel. The selected candidate will work closely with the General Counsel and other legal staff members to provide support in all areas of responsibility, including but not limited to: drafting and reviewing documents, conducting research on legal matters, providing advice on legal issues, and maintaining accurate records and files. This is a full-time position based at CIMMYT’s campus in Texcoco, Mexico.