Municipal Legal Counsel

The Township of North Brunswick (Middlesex County, NJ) is seeking a qualified law firm or solo practitioner to serve as its Municipal Legal Counsel for the 2027 calendar year. The attorney will provide comprehensive legal services to the Township, including representation at council meetings, drafting and reviewing ordinances, contracts, and resolutions, handling real‑estate transactions, defending the municipality in litigation, advising on land‑use and affordable‑housing matters, and offering counsel on a wide range of municipal, state, and federal legal issues. The firm must have at least five years of municipal law experience, be admitted to practice in New Jersey for a minimum of five years, and demonstrate capacity to meet the Township’s ongoing legal needs. The contract is capped at $280,000 (blended hourly rates of $175 for partners/associates and $95 for clerks/paralegals) and runs for the 2027 fiscal year. Proposals are submitted online via the Township’s procurement portal; the bid opening is scheduled for November 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM (virtual). The anticipated award date is January 4, 2027. • Provide full‑service municipal legal representation for 2027 (court, council, contracts, land‑use, housing, etc.) • Minimum 5 years municipal law experience; NJ bar admission ≥5 years • Blended hourly rates $175/$95; total not‑to‑exceed $280,000 for the year • Submission deadline: November 13, 2026 11:00 AM (online lockbox) • Award expected January 4, 2027; contract duration 1 year • Mandatory compliance with NJ prevailing‑wage, pay‑to‑play, and affirmative‑action statutes