Legal Assistant to the General Counsel
hace 2 días
CIMMYT is a leading international organization dedicated to solving complex problems in agriculture. As a core CGIAR Research Center, we work towards a food-secure future by reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our Legal Department as a Legal Assistant to the General Counsel. This role will provide comprehensive support to the General Counsel, managing internal and external communications, drafting legal documents, and coordinating complex projects.
Key Responsibilities- Provide daily support to the General Counsel, including managing communications, drafting documents, and maintaining confidential files.
- Manage complex calendar management, coordinating a dynamic schedule with frequent changes and conflicts.
- Support contract life cycle management, including drafting, review, negotiation, and quality control.
- Perform contract management activities, including reception, verification, and follow-up of documents.
- Support the updating and implementing of processes and practices to improve the legal team's efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prepare agendas, attend meetings, and accurately record minutes, capturing key action items and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Manage various administrative tasks, including processing expense reports and handling payments.
- Liaise with Procurement to process departmental requests for services and purchases.
- Monitor and maintain departmental vehicles, ensuring timely maintenance and repairs.
- Support the curation of agreements and document databases.
- Manage and track a high volume of tasks and projects, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.
- Bachelor's degree in law, administration, or related fields.
- At least five years of experience as an Executive Assistant to a managing partner or partner of a large law firm or in similar roles.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
- Proven competencies in proactive, communication, problem-solving, achievement orientation, flexibility/adaptability, teamwork, time management, and collaboration.
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development.
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