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, State of Mexico, located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico.

Specific Duties:

• Provide essential and day-to-day support to the Director of Legal Unit in all areas of responsibility, including assisting with internal and external communications; assisting with drafting, editing, and preparation of correspondence and other legal documents; maintaining confidential files; and performing and/or managing special projects upon request.
• Provid...