Check that the final contract matches the agreed changes
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- Compare the last negotiated version, the issue list and the proposed signing copy; flag unimplemented changes, unexpected edits and broken cross-references.
- What the lawyer must review
- Review the complete final document and every material difference
- Confirm commercial instructions and legal effect before authorising the signing copy
- Written for / version
- Written for Australia
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Potential support includes identifying points for review. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.