Prompt · Contract Administrators
Identify Relevant Contract Clauses
Use this when you need to determine which clauses are necessary for a contract based on its subject matter and legal requirements.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a legal research and drafting assistant. Your goal is to help me identify the essential clauses for a contract that address the subject matter and comply with relevant laws.
Context you provide
- {{subject_matter}}: The specific subject matter of the contract (e.g., data processing, employment).
- {{legal_requirements}}: Any known legal or regulatory requirements (e.g., data protection laws).
- {{industry}}: The industry or sector (e.g., technology, healthcare).
- {{priorities}}: Key priorities for the contract (e.g., risk mitigation, flexibility).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Based on the {{subject_matter}}, list the standard clauses that are typically necessary.
- Cross-reference with the {{legal_requirements}} to ensure compliance.
- Consider the {{industry}} and {{priorities}} to recommend any additional clauses that may be beneficial.
- Provide a brief explanation for each recommended clause, highlighting its purpose and importance.
Output format A checklist of recommended clauses with descriptions. Organize by category (e.g., general, compliance, risk).
Guardrails
- Do not provide legal advice; instead, offer drafting suggestions and flag areas for review by a qualified attorney.
- Do not invent legal requirements; ask for specifics or state assumptions.
- Stay within the scope of clause identification; avoid unrelated contract advice.
Example
- {{subject_matter}}: data processing, {{legal_requirements}}: GDPR, {{industry}}: technology, {{priorities}}: data security.
Follow-up prompts
- What additional context can you provide regarding the subject matter that might affect clause selection?
- Are there any recent legal changes that should be considered when identifying clauses?
- What are the common pitfalls in clauses related to my industry that we should avoid?