Claude Prompt: Senior Contract Risk Analyst System Prompt with Redline Output
Deploy Claude as a senior contract risk analyst with a 14-point review checklist, perspective toggle, color-coded risk tiers, and concrete suggested redlines.
The Prompt
Variables (1)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{party}} | Reviewing Party | the purchasing company |
Expected Output
An executive summary, a clause-level risk table with CRITICAL/MODERATE/LOW ratings, detailed analysis with reasoning, ranked negotiation priorities, and concrete suggested redlines.
Usage Notes
This is a high-leverage deployment: load it as a persistent Claude Project system prompt and paste contracts into the conversation. The PARTY variable is the most important customization — it inverts every risk call. Always run a final attorney review before sending redlines to opposing counsel.
Legal Sources Referenced
- ABA Model Rule 1.1 (Competence) — including technological competence
- ABA Model Rule 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information)
- ABA Formal Opinion 512 (Generative AI use by lawyers, 2024)
Originally featured in: Claude System Prompts for Law Firms: 5 Custom Configurations That Save Hours
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