SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT COUNSEL SERVICES FOR NON-ESCROW ACCOUNTS (MUNICIPAL REDEVELOPMENT MATTERS)

The City of East Orange is seeking a special redevelopment counsel to provide legal services for non-escrow accounts and municipal redevelopment matters. The selected counsel will be responsible for providing general litigation experience, specialized knowledge of local redevelopment and housing law, land use law, tax abatements, and local public contracts and zoning. The counsel will also be required to draft contracts of sale, ordinances to transfer city property, redevelopment agreements, financial agreements, and escrow agreements. The city is looking for a counsel with experience in similar services, a strong understanding of the subject matter, and the ability to perform tasks in a timely fashion. • The scope of services includes providing legal representation in all aspects deemed necessary by the Office of Corporation Counsel. • The counsel will be required to attend meetings and provide other types of legal services of a specialized nature. • The city is looking for a counsel with a strong background in litigation experience and results in the areas of law. • The selected counsel will be required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. • The city reserves the right to audit billing records and request supporting documentation for charges.