Senior Fellow (Law) at Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality legal and policy research aligned with the Centre's research priorities.
• Lead or co-lead the development of selected policy papers, research reports, briefs, and commentary for publication by the Centre.
• Provide technical and scholarly input into ongoing research projects undertaken by the Centre.
• Support internal peer review processes to ensure analytical rigour, coherence, and academic quality of research outputs.
• Offer mentorship and academic guidance to mid-level researchers engaged in specific research assignments.
• Participate, as required, in research-related convenings, seminars, and knowledge-sharing activities organised by the Centre.
• Contribute to strengthening the Centre's visibility and credibility within academic and policy communities.

Reporting & Working Relationships

• The Research Fellow will work closely with the Centre's research team in delivering agreed research outputs.
• Engagement will be project-based and aligned with timelines and priorities determined by the Centre.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professor of Law/Associate Professor of Law/Doctor of Laws or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Demonstrated record of academic research, policy-relevant publications, and thought leadership in law and governance-related fields.
• Experience producing research that informs public policy, legislative reform, or institutional development.