Description
The Borough of Atlantic Highlands seeks a qualified attorney to serve as Municipal Bond Counsel for the 2022 calendar year (or until a successor is appointed). The counsel will be responsible for preparing and reviewing all legal documentation related to bond and bond‑anticipation‑note issuances, including ordinances, resolutions, official statements, closing documents, and final approving opinions, as well as providing ongoing advice to the Borough and attending bond closings. The firm must be an “Approved Bond Counsel” listed in the Bond Buyer’s Red Book, possess at least eight years of municipal public‑finance experience, have specific tax expertise, and meet extensive insurance, ethics, and “pay‑to‑play” compliance requirements. Compensation is rate‑based, with a “not‑to‑exceed” transaction fee and hourly rates, but qualifications outweigh price in the evaluation.
• Prepare bond ordinances, resolutions, notices of sale, and official statements.
• Draft, review, and finalize all closing documents and issue final approving opinions.
• Attend bond closings, provide ongoing counsel, and maintain backup support staff.
• Meet stringent certifications (ethics, malpractice, insurance, stock‑holder, affirmative‑action, ADA, MacBride Principles, and political‑contribution disclosures).