Municipal Solicitor (RFP)

Close: Dec 11, 2025

Serve as legal counsel for the Township. Attend regular (usually one evening per month) and special meetings of the Township Committee. Attend Township Committee meetings as requested. Interface with the Municipal Clerk, usually at least weekly. Prepare resolutions and ordinances for the Township as requested by the Township Committee or Clerk. Apprise the Township and its officials and offices of developments in the law requiring compliance, policy development or other action. Prepares and/or reviews contracts, leases, bid specifications, bid proposals, applications, submissions and/or other documents requiring execution or other action by the Township. Must be available for consultation with various Township Officials, including Clerk, Zoning Officer, Code Officials, Public Works Department Director, Township Engineer, Township Treasurer, Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, etc. Serves as legal counsel as needed to various Township Boards. Represents the Township and/or Township Officials in all litigation matters, except where counsel is provided by insurance coverage and in such instances, serves as principal contact with appointed counsel. Represents the Township in all disciplinary actions involving Township employees. Represents the Township in all license renewal hearings or enforcement proceedings relating to licensed activities including: liquor license establishments, automotive repair establishments and residential landlords. Represents Township in all Tax Appeals before the County Board of Taxation and/or Tax Court. Interfaces with Bond Counsel and Township Auditor.