❖ Labor and Employment Counsel Respondent must be an Attorney or Law Firm licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey that wishes to provide labor and employment legal services to the Borough. A responsible person must be designated and have at least five (5) years’ experience. Respondent must have significant experience representing New Jersey Municipalities and/or Public Entities as Special Labor Counsel as needed and directed by the Borough. The Successful Respondent will provide the Borough with legal guidance and representation relating to, but not necessarily limited to: performing legal research and providing advisory opinions as needed; researching and drafting ordinances, resolutions and collective bargaining agreements; reviewing and/or drafting contracts and other legal documents; representing the Borough in negotiations and litigation in Federal and State Courts and Administrative Forums; representing public entities in the capacity as Labor and Employment counsel; attending meetings of the Mayor and Council; meeting with individual Council Membersor Employees upon request; conducting programs on specified labor and employment issues for appropriate Elected Officials and/or Borough Employees upon request; and, any other matters as directed by the Borough. ❖ Special Counsel Respondent must have significant experience representing New Jersey Municipalities in all aspects of Municipal Law, such as the Local Public Contracts Law, Local Lands and Buildings Law, Open Public Meetings Act, Open Public Records Act, prerogative writs, and municipal law litigation involving Municipalities.
