General Counsel Legal Services

The Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority requires a qualified law firm or legal practitioner to serve as General Counsel and primary legal advisor to the Authority and President. The scope covers governance, meeting attendance, drafting resolutions, transactional and real estate matters, serving as a title agent when permitted, and advising on special district law, Sunshine Law, public records, compliance, intellectual property, labor, and pre-litigation disputes. Only onshore, USA organizations are eligible to submit offsite work proposals. Applicants must email electronic submissions to [email protected] by November 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, and submit all questions by October 15, 2026. The Authority seeks fee proposals featuring a fixed monthly retainer fee, hourly billing rates for specialized services, or alternative fee structures. Evaluators score proposals based on firm experience and qualifications (35%), qualifications of assigned attorneys (25%), the fee proposal (25%), and client references and approach (15%). The Authority expects review and award on November 18, 2026, contract execution on January 20, 2027, and a contract effective date of February 1, 2027.