General Legal Counsel Services

The Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, requires a duly qualified attorney to act as general counsel for all legal matters arising in connection with the business and management of its various housing programs. The agency is seeking to resolve its ongoing need for professional legal oversight, contract review, and representation in landlord-tenant disputes. The selected counsel will attend all board meetings and staff consultations as requested by the board or the executive director. The scope of work covers supervising the legality of official minutes, reviewing and approving the legality of contracts and payments, and handling ordinary legal questions arising under contracts. Additionally, the attorney must institute and successfully conclude actions for the recovery of possession of dwelling units in courts of original jurisdiction. The agency is issuing a contract for a performance period of one year, and the legal work will be performed offsite. Eligible bidders must be United States organizations, as the agency restricts participation to onshore entities. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a pre-set funding limit. Bidders must submit proposals detailing their qualifications to meet the specified legal and administrative requirements.