N-26-41 Legal Analyst

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Analyst to support our Legal Team in Lima, Peru. The Office of Legal Affairs provides legal advisory services and ensures effective management of legal and contractual risks by providing such advice and assistance to the Area leaders of research and operations in HQ and regions. The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute to high-quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Integrated Partnership. CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems into a climate crisis. Its science is carried out by 15 Research Centers in close. collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. About the role: The successful candidate will provide analytical legal support to the operational plans/ projects to contribute with the Unit´s goals. The Legal Analyst will report to the Legal Senior Manager and will be based in Lima, Peru. Key responsibilities: Support first-level analysis of legal documents (Host Country Agreements, Collaboration Agreements, contracts, and agreements with third parties in general) to guarantee results are accurate and complete. Draft contracts, endorsements, non-disclosure agreements, and legal letters based on pre-existing templates and precedents. Coordinate and manage the signing process of legal documents/contracts, ensuring timely follow-up and filing in electronic and physical archives. Design and own monitoring tools for deadlines, signatures, and compliance tracking, directing their day-to-day maintenance and updates (including by the Legal Intern, if assigned). Organize, centralize, and archive legal documentation according to institutional procedures. Prepare legal documentation, reports, and correspondence according to methodologies established by the Unit. Coordinate and respond to ad hoc and recurring requests from internal and external stakeholders (operational units, research units and public/private institutions). Obtain and consolidate information from various sources to support legal analysis across business units. Serve as the primary owner of legal intake, ticket registration, workload tracking, and reporting, ensuring appropriate escalation and allocation within the Legal Services Unit, with data-entry and tracking support from the Legal Intern, if assigned. Own, update and maintain legal templates, clause libraries, precedents, and institutional legal repositories, directing organizational support from the Legal Intern, if assigned. Use institutional systems (e.g., OCS, SharePoint, AdobeSign, or other CIP platforms) for document management and tracking. Produce periodic metrics and reports on legal workload, contract turnaround times, pending matters, and service delivery performance. Provide day-to-day guidance and task coordination to the Legal Intern, if assigned. Comply, in the performance of assigned tasks, with applicable national and international laws, regulations, and standards, including health and safety requirements. Requirements What are we looking for? Bachelor’s degree in law. Professional title (Título de Abogado) and active bar membership/Colegiatura (CAL or regional equivalent) is a plus / optional. Specialization in contracts law-Logistics (desired). At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in similar legal position. Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel. Experience in international organizations or NGOs is preferred. Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills. Familiarity with Peruvian legal procedures and international agreements (desired). Knowledge of intellectual property law applicable to science and development (desired). Fluent in Spanish. Advanced level in English (written and oral) required; C1 or higher. Benefits Why should you consider this opportunity? CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Integrated Partnership, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems into climate crises. Its research is carried out by Alliances 15 CGIAR Research Centers in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. Be part of a vibrant legal community of practice composed of lawyers from CGIAR’s 15 International Centers. Work in an international environment with operations across LAC, Africa, and Asia. What are we offering? Great career opportunity to gain experience in an international organization. One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal. Work in an equal and diverse workplace. How to apply? Please visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ to submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with supporting documents/credentials, along with your references (preferable recent supervisors). Internal candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply for this job opportunity. Nevertheless, we highly encourage all interested candidates to participate in this exciting and competitive process. The deadline for the receipt of applications is September 09, 2026. This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults. We look forward to receiving applications from individuals with disabilities who are willing to contribute their talents and skills to our team. If you require specific accommodation for the selection process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to inform us. Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.