Legislative and Legal Reform Expert

About the Role

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is a prominent Nigerian government body established in July 2016 to remove bureaucratic bottlenecks, reduce the cost of doing business, and improve Nigeria’s overall business climate. We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Legislative and Legal Reform Expert to join our dedicated team in Abuja, Nigeria, and contribute directly to national economic growth through strategic regulatory reforms.

• Draft, review, and provide technical input on bills, regulations, guidelines, executive orders, and Council memoranda.
• Prepare comprehensive legislative briefs and legal analysis to support strategic reform proposals.
• Support high-level engagement with the National Assembly, State Assemblies, the Federal Ministry of Justice, and other relevant bodies to secure the passage and adoption of critical reforms.
• Review existing laws and regulations affecting businesses, recommending necessary amendments, repeals, or consolidation.
• Coordinate productive consultations with MDAs, sub-national governments, the private sector, and civil society organizations.
• Track the implementation of approved reforms and Council directives, generating detailed reports on results, risks, and operational bottlenecks.
• Train and mentor MDA and PEBEC staff on best practices in legislative drafting principles.

• A First Class or Second Class Upper Division (2:1) bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Development Studies, or a closely related field.
• A relevant master’s degree in Law, Economics, Public Policy, Regulatory Studies, Public Administration, or International Development.
• At least five (5) years of verifiable post-qualification experience in regulatory, legislative, or public policy work within Nigeria.
• Demonstrated expertise in legislative drafting and legal reform, including the successful preparation of bills, regulations, and executive orders.
• Deep understanding of the Nigerian legal, regulatory, and institutional landscape, with proven stakeholder management abilities.
• Ph.D., Regulatory Impact Assessment experience, or publications in economic policy will be considered strong added advantages.

• Competitive public sector remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Direct involvement in shaping national economic policies and improving the ease of doing business in Nigeria.
• Opportunities for professional growth, capacity building, and high-level networking across government and private sectors.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment dedicated to national transformation.

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