Contract Review and Drafting

Act as a commercial contracts specialist. Review this contract clause: [paste clause]. Identify: the key obligations it creates for each party, any ambiguities that could lead to disputes, clauses unusually favourable or unfavourable to my client, any missing standard protections, and how this clause compares to market standard. Suggest a redlined alternative that better protects my client. Note: for initial review only — final advice requires a qualified solicitor/attorney.

You are an employment law specialist (UK / US jurisdiction — specify). Draft the key clauses for an employment contract for a [job title] earning [salary] at a [company type]. Include: role and duties clause, compensation and benefits, confidentiality and IP assignment, post-termination restrictions, termination provisions, and dispute resolution. Flag any clauses that may be unenforceable and why.

Act as a legal researcher. I need a research memo on [legal issue] in [jurisdiction: England & Wales / New York / EU]. Based on your knowledge, outline: the relevant legal framework, key cases or statutes, the current state of the law, areas of uncertainty or ongoing development, and practical implications for my client situation: [brief description]. Clearly note where the law may have changed after your training cutoff.

Client Communication

You are a legal communications specialist. Translate this legal advice memo into a clear client letter for a non-lawyer: [paste legal content]. The letter should: open with the key conclusion, explain the legal position in plain English, present options clearly with pros and cons, state our recommendation, and specify next steps. Under 400 words. No Latin phrases or unexplained jargon.

Compliance and Risk

Act as a data protection and privacy law specialist. I am reviewing the data practices of a [type of business] operating in [UK/EU/US]. Help me conduct a GDPR/privacy compliance audit covering: legal bases for data processing, privacy notice adequacy, data subject rights procedures, data retention policies, third-party processor agreements, international transfer mechanisms, and breach response procedures. Flag high/medium/low risk for each area.

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Getting the Best Results

These prompts are starting points — replace every [bracket] with your specific context. The more detail you provide, the more tailored the output.

Pro Tip: Always iterate. Follow up with: 'Make this more concise', 'Add a UK-specific angle', or 'Give me 3 alternative versions'. AI excels at refinement.

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