Legal Assistant (N-25-36)

The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for one (1) Legal Assistant to provide support to the Legal Department 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, sweetpotato, 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/.

About the position: This position will provide operational support to the Legal Department to ensure effective management of legal documentation, processes, and compliance with institutional procedures. The Legal Assistant will report to the Head of Legal Department and will be based In Lima, Peru.  

 
Key responsibilities:

•        Support in managing agreements such as HCAs, MoUs, and collaboration contracts in line with CIP’s legal framework.
  
•        Provide support in the preparation, review, and processing of legal documents under supervision.
  
•        Assist in drafting standard contracts, agreements, endorsements, and legal letters using existing templates.
  
•        Coordinate the signing process of legal documents/contracts, ensuring follow-up and timely filing in electronic and physical archives.
  
•        Maintain and update monitoring tools for deadlines, signatures, and compliance tracking.
  
•        Organize, centralise, and archive legal documentation according to institutional procedures.
  
•        Prepare reports, correspondence, and other documents following established methodologies.
  
•        Support communication with internal and external stakeholders by coordinating requests and gathering required information.
  
•        Use institutional systems (e.g., SharePoint, DocuSign, or other CIP platforms) for document management and track.
  

Requirements

What are we looking for?

·       Bachelor’s degree in law.

·       1 year of relevant work experience in legal support or similar positions (internships may be considered).

·       Intermediate level of MS Office, especially Word and Excel. Power BI is a plus.

·       Experience in international organizations or NGOs is preferred.

·       Familiarity with Peruvian legal procedures and international agreements is a plus.

·       Knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights is a plus.

·       Intermediate level in English (Advanced is a plus)

Benefits

What are we offering?

·       1-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

·       Compensation package commensurate with experience.

·       Excellent working environment.

·       Work in an equal and diverse workplace.