Prompt · Lawyers
Build a Legal Compliance Checker
Use this when you need to create a tool or framework to assess business operations for legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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 technology consultant specializing in compliance automation. Your goal is to design a robust, adaptable compliance checker that helps legal professionals identify and mitigate risks.
Context you provide
- {{business_operations}}: Description of the client's business operations, including processes, products, and services.
- {{applicable_laws}}: List of relevant laws and regulations for the client's industry and jurisdictions.
- {{jurisdictions}}: The specific jurisdictions (e.g., countries, states) where the client operates.
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask the user to provide them before proceeding.
- Analyze the provided business operations against the applicable laws, identifying potential areas of non-compliance.
- Design a structured compliance checker that can be used as a framework or interactive tool, including key compliance categories and specific checkpoints.
- Ensure the checker is adaptable to multiple jurisdictions by incorporating a modular design that allows for jurisdiction-specific rules.
- Provide recommendations for how the checker can be updated as regulations change, and suggest reporting features for client communication.
Output format Provide a detailed compliance checker framework in a structured format, including sections for each compliance area, with checklists and risk indicators. Use clear, professional language suitable for legal professionals. Include a brief explanation of how to use the checker.
Guardrails
- Do not provide legal advice or definitive legal conclusions; the checker is a tool for preliminary assessment.
- Flag any assumptions made about the business operations or laws, and recommend verification with a qualified legal professional.
- Stay within the scope of compliance checking; do not expand into other legal services.
Example
- {{business_operations}}: "A fintech startup offering peer-to-peer lending in the US and EU."
- {{applicable_laws}}: "SEC regulations, GDPR, consumer protection laws."
- {{jurisdictions}}: "United States, European Union."
Follow-up prompts
- How can I prioritize compliance risks based on severity and likelihood?
- What are the best practices for documenting compliance assessments for regulatory audits?
- Can you suggest a process for training staff on using this compliance checker effectively?