M26162 Legal Counsel (Locally Recruited)

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’s research and innovation activities and contributes to the implementation of CIMMYT’s intellectual assets policies.

Requirements

• Support the implementation and adoption of CIMMYT’s Intellectual Property policies and the CGIAR Intellectual Asset Principles
• Support the management and implementation of intellectual asset management and technology transfer activities
• Participate in the development and improvement of legal processes, guidelines, and internal procedures related to the legal services provided by the Legal Department

Benefits

• Year-end bonus (40 days)
• Vacation premium (56%)
• Life and medical insurance
• Supermarket coupons
• Savings fund
• Social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit)