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In-House Tip: Automate Routine Contracts
• 26 Aug 25

"Automation isn’t just for efficiency - it’s for freeing legal minds to focus on high-value work." – Matthew Glynn (Managing Director, GLS Group)
Are simple contracts eating up too much of your legal team’s time?
Here’s why automating routine contracts is a game-changer:
◼️Increased Efficiency: Automation speeds up drafting and review of standard contracts.
◼️Consistency at Scale: Every automated contract adheres to your approved terms and policies.
◼️Reduced Legal Involvement: Business teams can generate routine agreements without legal bottlenecks.
◼️Lower Costs: Save on external legal fees and reduce internal workload.
◼️Fewer Errors: Automation minimizes manual mistakes.
◼️Faster Turnarounds: Instant contract generation reduces delays in business operations.
◼️Resource Optimization: Legal teams focus on strategic tasks, not repetitive drafting.
◼️Improved Compliance: Automated workflows ensure contracts meet legal and regulatory standards.
◼️Scalable Operations: Handle more contracts without increasing headcount.
◼️Happier Teams: Eliminate mundane tasks, boosting morale and job satisfaction.
If you want a high-performing legal team - embrace contract automation.
There are a plethora of basic process automation tools available for insignificant amounts of money. And, if you have Sharepoint – you already have one.
Take a stab at automating some basic legal processes – it is not rocket science – and you do not need for your IT for this. Establish some proof of concept on the efficiencies it offer.
Conclusion
Remember: The best in-house lawyers let technology handle the routine, so they can handle the complex.
If you need help with this task – just let us know. We are expert at legal process automation and are agnostic to what software you need.
If you wanted to start by identifying the most important processes that exist within your legal team – take a look at the LOC resource on the right. It’s a great place to start.