Respondent must have significant experience representing New Jersey governmental entities as general counsel. The successful Respondent will be expected to provide to the Borough, its Mayor and Council, Clerk, Administrator, and Staff legal advice and services, including but not limited to: performing legal research and providing advisory opinions as needed; ensuring representation to the Borough in federal and state courts and administrative forums; reviewing and/or preparing resolutions and ordinances, reviewing bids and preparing drafts of contracts, attending meetings of the Borough, Mayor and Council, Clerk, Administrator, and Staff, and acting as head of the Legal Department. In addition, the Borough Attorney’s office is expected to handle day to day legal proceedings as they arise. The Borough Attorney must have experience in contract and personnel matters.
