Special Legal Counsel / Bonding and Finance, Environmental, Labor & Litigation
DESCRIPTION: The Authority desires to appoint an attorney or firm who will be the primary legal representative of the Authority in all matters relating to the issuance of public debt instruments and to represent the Authority both in general litigation and in specific matters related to state and federal environmental regulations, grant applications, labor, employment and local government law on an as needed basis. Applicant should demonstrate knowledge of municipal bond and finance law and the City Entities' particular financial situation and requirements. Applicants should also demonstrate knowledge of general New Jersey municipal and local finance law and a capacity to represent the Authority with respect to state and federal environmental regulations, grant applications, labor, employment and local government law on an as needed basis. Any experience or knowledge of matters directly affecting the City and/or the Authority should be addressed.
AT A MINIMUM, THE RESPONDING FIRM OR ENTITY:
1. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and eligible to appear before all state and federal courts and administrative offices of the State of New Jersey for a period of not less than ten (10) years preceding appointment.
2. Must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience representing municipal entities in connection with the issuance of debt obligations.
3. Must maintain a bona fide office in the State of New Jersey.
4. Must have sufficient support staff to provide all services required by the Authority including, but not limited to, the preparation of all documents necessary and incidental to the issuance of bonds and other municipal obligations.
5. Must have sufficient support staff available to provide all general and specific legal services required by the Authority with respect to litigation, state and federal environmental regulations, grant applications, labor, employment and local government law, including, but not limited to, legal research, preparation & appearance at trial, negotiations, meetings or other legal proceedings, the preparation of resolutions, contracts and other legal documents.
6. Must list past and present public entities represented as Bond Counsel and Special Legal Counsel.
