RFP 27-001 Legal Services

The Bridgeton Board of Education is seeking proposals from qualified respondents to provide legal services for the 2026-2027 school year. The selected attorney will advise the Board of Education and Administration on all legal matters relating to the district, including negotiating and drafting contracts, procurement law, employment law, mediation, and arbitration. The attorney will also provide legal counsel and advice, attend Board meetings, and represent the district in judicial and administrative proceedings. The contract will be for a term of one year, with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms. Key aspects of the job include: * Providing legal counsel and advice to the Board of Education and Administration * Attending Board meetings and representing the district in judicial and administrative proceedings * Negotiating and drafting contracts, and advising on procurement law and employment law * Providing legal opinions and advice on emergent matters * Representing the district in mediation and arbitration