Township Labor Counsel

The Township of North Brunswick is seeking a qualified law firm or attorney to serve as its Labor Counsel for the 2027 calendar year. The firm must have extensive experience representing public‑sector employers in all facets of labor and employment law, including collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, discrimination, wage‑and‑hour matters, and representation before state labor boards. The engagement is a “not‑to‑exceed” $60,000 contract with blended hourly rates ($175 for partners/associates, $95 for clerks/paralegals) and may include travel reimbursements. Proposals are to be submitted electronically by November 13, 2026, with award anticipated on January 4, 2027. The work will continue throughout the 2027 fiscal year, providing ongoing counsel, policy‑manual revisions, and representation as needed. • Scope: full‑service labor and employment counsel for a municipal client • Required experience: public‑sector labor matters, collective‑bargaining, litigation, board appearances • Compensation: blended hourly rates, capped at $60,000 for 2027 • Submission: online lock‑box, deadline 11:00 am Nov 13 2026 • Award date: expected Jan 4 2027; contract runs for the 2027 calendar year • Evaluation based on experience, reputation, availability, and overall value