Senior Legal Counsel

hace 4 semanas

Texcoco de Mora, México CIMMYT A tiempo completo
About CIMMYT

CIMMYT is a leading international organization dedicated to solving complex problems in agriculture research and development. Our mission is to improve the livelihoods of millions of resource-poor farmers through cutting-edge research and partnerships.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic Legal Department. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring CIMMYT's compliance with regulatory requirements and providing exceptional legal support to the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the Contract Life Cycle, including development, drafting, review, negotiation, and release of agreements with national and international partners and service providers.
  • Support the Compliance Officer in managing and executing all aspects of case management, including entry, tracking, closure, and follow-up of cases.
  • Implement and monitor CIMMYT's global compliance program, ensuring alignment with relevant policies, codes of conduct, and internal communications.
  • Conduct thorough research and analysis of treaties, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across various legal areas and jurisdictions where CIMMYT operates.
  • 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, providing legal support and expert advice on matters related to privacy and data protection, research ethics, occupational health and safety, phytosanitary standards, and environmental regulations.
  • Provide guidance and legal counsel on diverse areas, including due diligence, labor, and regulatory requirements and policies, as well as drafting legal opinions, notes, letters, memoranda, and other legal documents.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and chapters to develop and implement policies and procedures aimed at ensuring regulatory compliance and ethical practices in CIMMYT's research and operational activities.
  • Identify and assess legal risks associated with CIMMYT activities and operations, developing risk management strategies to mitigate legal liabilities and safeguard the CIMMYT interest.
  • Ensure diligent follow-up on entrusted matters, tracking them daily using provided dashboards and KPI monitoring tools.
  • Develop compliance reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting of key compliance metrics, including the status of case management, adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, and the effectiveness of training programs.
  • Ensure appropriate organization of compliance meetings, preparing agendas and managing logistics, including minutes, for compliance tracking.
  • Oversight of staff, interns, and consultants engaged in the ethics and business culture, compliance and regulatory functions, as well as coordination and supervision of outside counsel.
Requirements
  • A Degree in Law and a master's degree/LL.M.
  • At least 8 years of proven experience in in-house regulatory and compliance functions.
  • Additional experience or knowledge in areas related to agriculture research and development in the private and/or public sectors are an advantage.
  • Ability to provide timely and efficient legal and business advice at all organizational levels.
  • Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to lay (non-legal) stakeholders.
  • Enough computer skills (at a minimum: Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat) and willingness to learn/master other programs and software as necessary.
  • The candidate must exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to her/his responsibilities and deadlines.
  • Detailed accuracy, acute sensitivity to the importance of time urgency, exceptional anticipation skills, and an enviable personal touch. Demonstrate consistent follow-up to ensure task completion. Consistently operate with urgency while not losing sight of the detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate precisely and professionally with internal and external sources.
  • High ethical standards with a strong commitment to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion.
  • Proficiency in English and Spanish. English will be tested, and candidates should score a minimum of C2 on CEFR.
  • The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Time Management, Flexibility/Adaptability, Customer Orientation, Proactivity, Teamwork, Achievement Orientation and Problem-Solving.
Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law, our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

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