.CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center which is a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit cimmyt.OrgCIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional to fill the position of Legal Operations Legal Counsel. This key role involves leading innovative initiatives to streamline legal processes and enhance efficiency. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in improving the delivery of legal services across the organization, driving meaningful change that aligns with CIMMYT's strategic goals. Candidates with a passion for operational excellence and a desire to make a significant impact are strongly encouraged to apply.The position will be based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, State of Mexico, near Mexico City.Specific duties:Responsible for the effective and efficient implementation of the Contract Life Cycle Management (development, drafting, review, negotiation, amendment and release, quality control, and archiving) of a wide array of agreements entered by CIMMYT with its national and international (private and public) partners and service providers, globallyIn close collaboration with the General Counsel, identify, create, update, and implement processes, practices, guidelines, procedures, and workflow optimization to increase the legal team's day-to-day efficiency and effectiveness, facilitate change management, and controlling costs within the departmentIdentify and implement Legal Department tools to streamline new or existing practices and manage the design, rollout, and training for new systems, including the Legal Department Intranet site design and maintenance. To enhance existing and develop new tools to streamline team collaboration and workflow automation within the legal team and its internal clientsMaintain, improve, implement, and monitor processes, procedures, guidelines, best practices, and tools that allow the Department to provide accurate and timely servicesKnowledge management of the breadth of the Legal Department documents, as well as operational documentation such as user manuals, training materials, and process maps
