Legal Counsel - Technology

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow\u2019s 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. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. The Legal Counsel will support the Intellectual Assets Legal Counsel within the Intellectual Assets (IP) Unit of the Legal Department, providing legal assistance on intellectual property, research collaborations, and technology transfer activities. The role supports the contract life cycle management of agreements related to CIMMYT\u2019s research and innovation activities and contributes to the implementation of CIMMYT\u2019s intellectual assets policies. Working closely with scientific and operational teams, the position will assist in analyzing and addressing legal matters related to intellectual property, plant genetic resources, and the use and dissemination of research outputs.
Participate in the development and improvement of legal processes, guidelines, and internal procedures related to the legal services provided by the Legal Department.

Four (4) years of professional legal experience involving intellectual property, research collaboration, or commercial/corporate law within a company, research organization, or law firm.Experience supporting the registration or management of intellectual property rights (such as trademarks, patents, copyrights, or plant breeders\u2019 rights) will be considered an asset. Exposure or familiarity with legal frameworks governing plant genetic resources, including the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Nagoya Protocol, or national legislation on access to genetic resources will be considered an advantage.Demonstrated strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to conduct legal research and prepare clear legal assessments.Highly motivated professional with interest in developing expertise in intellectual property and innovation governance within an international research environmentLevel of English Advanced (C1/C2) 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).
Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.