Invitation to submit proposals for Municipal Legal Services (Town Attorney)

The Town of Riverdale Park is seeking a qualified attorney or law firm to provide comprehensive municipal legal services as general counsel. The selected firm will provide ongoing legal advice and representation to the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, department heads, boards, and commissions on matters including municipal governance, land use and zoning, employment law, procurement, litigation coordination, ethics compliance, and related legal matters. The scope of work includes legal advice and representation, ordinance and contract review, meeting attendance and support, litigation and dispute resolution, claims and risk management, land use and zoning matters, municipal operations and employment law, and ethics and open records. The initial contract term will be for one year with the option of renewal upon mutual agreement. • Key responsibilities include providing timely and competent legal advice, interpreting federal, state, and local laws, and communicating legal opinions in written and oral form. • The contractor shall attend in-person or virtual Town Council meetings, work sessions, and other meetings as requested by the Town. • The contractor shall provide legal review and recommendations for procurement documents, bonds, and financing instruments. • The contractor shall track and coordinate with outside counsel in litigation matters and represent the Town in litigation, administrative hearings, mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings. • The contractor shall provide advice on legal strategy and litigation risk, and deliver written legal opinions, drafted ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and legal documents.