FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES- GENERAL COUNSEL

The Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties is seeking qualified law firms or individual attorneys to serve as General Counsel. The selected firm will provide ongoing legal advice, draft and review resolutions, represent the agency in litigation, employment, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, and other matters, and attend regular, special, and emergency meetings as required. Submissions must be qualification statements that demonstrate professional, financial, and administrative capability, and must be filed electronically by the deadline. • Provide general legal counsel on all matters affecting the Joint Meeting (litigation, labor, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, etc.). • Prepare, review, and advise on resolutions and other official documents. • Attend regular, special, and emergency meetings of the Joint Meeting and any other meetings deemed necessary. • Deliver legal opinions, memoranda, and monthly counsel reports upon request. • Review and draft correspondence on behalf of the Joint Meeting. • Submit a comprehensive qualification statement by 11:00 a.m. ET on 20 Oct 2026, including executive summary, letters of qualification and intent, firm information, experience, references, and compliance certifications.