The systems that let a small team carry a large load

A company’s legal function is only as good as the process behind it. Where do contracts go, who approves what, what happens when the one person who knew is out. I have implemented three contract lifecycle management systems in-house and built the playbooks and delegation frameworks that let a business move without waiting on legal.

What it covers

• Contract lifecycle management. Selecting, configuring, and rolling out a CLM platform, or getting real value out of the one you already bought.

• Templates and clause libraries. A set of forms your team can use, with approved fallback language for the terms that get negotiated.

• Playbooks. Written standards for what to accept, what to escalate, and what to reject, so routine agreements do not need a lawyer.

• Delegation of authority. A signing authority framework that matches how the business actually works.

• AI-assisted contract review. I use AI tools daily for first-pass review and redlining, and I have built and led an AI-assisted review program in-house. I can set one up for your team, and I offer a Second Look service that checks the output of your own AI tools before you rely on it.

• Legal department review. For companies with an in-house lawyer or a small team: a review of workload, outside counsel spend, and process, with recommendations you can act on.

Who this is for

Companies that have grown faster than their process, and in-house legal teams that need help building the infrastructure rather than another set of hands on the queue.

How it works

Project-based, with a defined scope and a fixed price. Most engagements run four to twelve weeks and end with something your team runs on its own.