Legal Document Analysis Output Framework

All legal document analyses should follow this general structure, adapted for the specific document type.

Standard Report Structure

# [Document Type] Analysis: [Document Title/Parties]

**Reviewed:** [current date]
**Document Type:** [specific type]
**Overall Assessment:** ✅ [Safe/Standard] / ⚠️ [Review Recommended] / 🚨 [Escalation Required]

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## Executive Summary

[2-3 sentences: Can this be signed as-is? What are the key concerns? Clear bottom-line guidance.]

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## Key Terms Overview

[Brief summary of the most important terms: parties, term, value, key obligations]

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## Green Flags Found

[List standard acceptable terms present]
- [Term]: [Why this is favorable/standard]

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## Yellow Flags Found

[List items requiring careful review]
- **[Section X]**: [Concern] — [Why it matters] — [Suggested action]

[If none: "No yellow flags identified."]

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## Red Flags Found

[List serious concerns requiring escalation]
- **[Section X]**: [Issue] — [Risk/Impact] — [Required action]

[If none: "No red flags identified."]

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## Detailed Analysis

[Deeper breakdown of significant provisions, with exact quotes or section references]

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## Recommendation

**[Sign as-is / Request modifications / Escalate to legal team]**

[Clear next steps with rationale]
[If modifications needed, list specific items to negotiate in priority order]

Assessment Indicators

Use consistent indicators based on findings:

Indicator	Meaning	When to Use
✅	Safe/Standard	Only green flags, document follows standard practices
⚠️	Review Recommended	Yellow flags present, or missing expected terms
🚨	Escalation Required	Any red flags present, regardless of green flags

Language Guidelines

• Be direct: "This clause is problematic" not "This clause may potentially present some concerns"
• Be specific: Reference exact sections or quote key language
• Be practical: Explain business impact, not just legal technicalities
• Be actionable: Every concern should have a suggested next step

Domain Adaptations

Domain-specific reviewers may extend this format with:

• NDA: Focus on confidentiality scope, term, IP provisions
• Vendor: Add commercial terms table, risk analysis by category
• TOS: Use plain language, focus on user rights and data
• Privacy: Structure around data lifecycle (collection, use, sharing, retention)
• Employment: Focus on compensation, restrictions, termination
• Lease: Focus on rent, maintenance, termination, renewals