Chesterfield Township seeks qualified law firms to serve as contracted Township Corporation Counsel and provide other legal services encompassing the traditional scope of work including legal counsel, opinions, consultation and coordination with special counsel. More than one firm may be chosen.
Preference will be given to those submittals demonstrating extensive experience in municipal law. The successful applicant(s) shall possess sufficient resources to ensure that the demands for the Township’s legal needs will be met on a timely basis. This relationship will be on a consulting or contractual basis, as opposed to a staff position.
In order to ensure a fair review and selection process, firms submitting proposals are specifically requested not to make other contacts with Township staff or members of the Township Board of Trustees regarding these proposals. Failure to comply with this request may result in disqualification of the proposal.
Corporate Counsel will provide general legal counsel to the Township Board of Trustees, the Township Supervisor, and other elected officials and appointed officers of the Township; provide written opinions, draft ordinances and ordinance amendments and provide legal assistance to all Township departments in their conduct of Township business. Attendance at a variety of meetings may be required, including Board of Trustees’ meetings, as specified.
Chesterfield Township seeks a schedule fee arrangement, payable in equal monthly installments, for identified legal services. Chesterfield Township wishes to identify a fee schedule for other identified services that would be provided on a separate fee agreement.
For information about Chesterfield Township, visit www.Chesterfieldtwp.org.
