Senior Legal Counsel

hace 1 día


Texcoco de Mora, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo
About CIMMYT

CIMMYT is a leading international organization dedicated to solving complex problems in agriculture and food security. Our mission is to improve the livelihoods of millions of resource-poor farmers by developing and disseminating improved crop and soil management technologies.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic Legal Department. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that CIMMYT meets its regulatory obligations and provides exceptional legal support to the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement Contract Life Cycle Management (CLCM) processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Support the Compliance Officer in managing and executing case management, including tracking, closure, and follow-up of cases.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs to enhance understanding and adherence to compliance requirements.
  • Conduct thorough research and analysis of treaties, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across various legal areas and jurisdictions.
  • Manage compliance and due diligence software tools to streamline processes and maintain high standards of regulatory compliance and risk management.
  • Ensure CIMMYT remains compliant with legal and regulatory requirements in Mexico and other jurisdictions.
  • Provide guidance and legal counsel on matters related to privacy and data protection, research ethics, occupational health and safety, phytosanitary standards, and environmental regulations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement policies and procedures aimed at ensuring regulatory compliance and ethical practices.
  • Identify and assess legal risks associated with CIMMYT activities and operations and develop risk management strategies to mitigate legal liabilities.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Law (LL.M.) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in in-house regulatory and compliance functions.
  • Additional experience or knowledge in areas related to agriculture research and development is an advantage.
  • Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to lay stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in English and Spanish, with a minimum C2 level on CEFR.
What We Offer

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. Our benefits include a year-end bonus, vacation premium, life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, and social Mexican benefits.


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