Legislative and Legal Reform Expert Abuja

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is a Nigerian government agency established in July 2016 to remove bureaucratic and legislative constraints, reduce the cost of doing business, and improve the business climate for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.  We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Legislative and Legal Reform Expert

Location: Abuja What you’ll do

Draft, review and provide technical input on bills, regulations, guidelines, executive orders and Council memoranda. Prepare legislative briefs and legal analysis to support reform proposals. Support engagement with the National Assembly, State Assemblies, the Federal Ministry of Justice and other relevant bodies to secure passage and adoption of reforms. Review laws and regulations affecting businesses and recommend amendments, repeals or consolidation. Coordinate consultations with MDAs, sub-national governments, the private sector and civil society. Track the implementation of approved reforms and Council directives, and report on results, risks and bottlenecks. Train and mentor MDA and PEBEC staff on 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 master’s degree in a relevant discipline (for example Law, Economics, Public Policy, Regulatory Studies, Public Administration or International Development). At least five (5) years of relevant, verifiable post-qualification experience in regulatory, legislative or policy work. Demonstrated experience in legislative drafting and legal reform, including bills, regulations and executive orders. Experience engaging with legislatures, ministries of justice or other law-making bodies. Ability to turn complex regulatory and policy issues into practical, implementable recommendations. Excellent written and verbal communication, including concise briefs for senior decision-makers. Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders across government and the private sector. Deep understanding of the Nigerian legal, regulatory and institutional landscape. Integrity, discretion, initiative, and the ability to deliver under tight timelines.

A Ph.D. in a relevant field. Experience with Regulatory Impact Assessment or ease of doing business reforms. Experience working with the Presidency, the National Assembly, the Federal Ministry of Justice, economic regulators, or multilateral and development partners. Publications or demonstrable thought leadership in regulatory, legislative or economic policy.

30th November, 2026. How to Apply

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