Claude Prompt: First-Draft Commercial Contract + Redline Review
Generate a full commercial contract draft or paste a contract and get a clause-by-clause redline with HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW risk ratings. Built for Claude's 200K context window.
The Prompt
Variables (10)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{contract_type}} | Contract Type | MSA |
| {{party_a}} | Party A (Company) | Acme Inc. |
| {{party_b}} | Party B (Vendor) | Beta LLC |
| {{state}} | Governing State Law | Delaware |
| {{describe_services}} | Scope of Services | SaaS hosting |
| {{amount}} | Contract Value | $500,000 |
| {{payment_terms}} | Payment Terms | Net 30 |
| {{duration}} | Term Duration | 24 months |
| {{renewal_terms}} | Renewal Terms | Auto 12mo |
| {{client_type}} | Client Type (for redline) | the vendor |
Expected Output
Either a full contract draft with 13 named sections and [ATTORNEY NOTE] flags, or a clause-by-clause redline with HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW risk ratings and a one-page executive summary.
Usage Notes
Use Claude Opus or Sonnet 4.5+ for the redline path — the 200K context window lets you paste a full 80-page agreement. Always run a citation check on any case law referenced and have a partner sign off before sending the redline to opposing counsel.
Originally featured in: Claude AI for Lawyers: Best Prompts, Use Cases & Tips (2026)
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