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The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the Head of Legal Services. We are looking for a legal expert with a strategic vision and a deep commitment to excellence in legal and contractual risk management. In this critical role, you will provide legal advisory services and oversee the effective and efficient management of our Legal Services Unit, ensuring that our organization navigates legal complexities with confidence and integrity. The selected candidate will be based at the CIP Headquarters in Lima, Peru.

About CIP : CIP is part of the CGIAR global research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. CIP’s mission is to develop and share science-based innovations in potato, sweet potato, and other root and tuber crops. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social, and nutritional benefits, especially for women and youth. We integrate social and biophysical sciences to address complex challenges in food and agriculture. For more information, please visit https : / / cipotato.org / about / .

Key Responsibilities :

Legal and Governance Affairs :

• Oversee the appropriateness of legal operational frameworks such as Host Country Agreements, risks and implications of legal regulatory environments in countries where CIP operates, taking into account applicable CGIAR policies.
• Provide legal advice to CIP Management on risk management, contractual agreements, and organizational policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the organization’s interests. Liaise with external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to represent CIP’s interests in legal matters. Support CIP Management through corporate governance frameworks (including Delegation of Authority, Framework policy, and associated bylaws) aligned with CIP2030 implementation.
• Oversee the Management of Intellectual Assets (IA) and technology transfer at CIP (including movement of germplasm) in line with CGIAR policies.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks considering CIP and CGIAR policies.
• Oversee and manage the response to legal cases within CIP, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Provide legal counsel on a variety of matters, including international law, intellectual property, and compliance with local and international regulations. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations as required.
• Assess and interpret data to identify optimal solutions for complex issues.
• Advise Board of Trustees and senior management on the fulfilment of CIP’s fiduciary duties and responsibilities.

Intellectual Assets (IA) and Intellectual Property (IP) management :

People and team management :

Requirements

What are we looking for?

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