Legal Assistant

About the Company

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 through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South.

Responsibilities

• Support the contract lifecycle including drafting, formatting, version control, and quality control for agreements
• Perform contract management activities such as intake, verification, and execution tracking via CLM
• Maintain matter files, regional agreements, and version histories while observing confidentiality protocols
• Operate the regional legal control desk by processing tickets and requests
• Support the rollout and adoption of Legal Department tools including Ticketing Systems, CLM, and Adobe Sign
• Assist with coordination of external counsel, including instruction packages and invoice monitoring
• Maintain trackers for regional deadlines, renewals, and obligations
• Prepare agendas, attend meetings, and take minutes for regional legal functions
• Carry out administrative tasks including expense reports, travel arrangements, and payment processing

Requirements

• Law degree from a reputable university
• Minimum 3 years of experience in legal support, paralegal, or contract administration
• Full professional proficiency in English (minimum C1 CEFR)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with CLM systems (ICERTIS is an advantage)
• Strong organizational, writing, research, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion

Benefits

• Initial fixed-term contract of 12 months
• Attractive remuneration package
• Health insurance