legal-drafting

name	legal-drafting
description	Draft legal documents — contracts, clauses, corporate acts, powers of attorney, NDAs, and formal notices. Adaptable to civil law and common law traditions.
version	1.0.0
author	Gnostor Community
license	MIT
metadata	{"hermes":{"tags":["legal","contracts","drafting","law","corporate","documents","NDA","clauses"]}}

Legal Drafting

Draft clear, precise legal documents from scratch or adapt existing templates to specific situations.

Disclaimer: This skill assists with drafting and structuring legal documents. Output should be reviewed by a licensed attorney before use in real legal matters. Laws vary by jurisdiction.

When to Use

• "Draft a [contract / NDA / clause / power of attorney / letter]"
• "I need a template for..."
• "Add a clause to this contract that covers..."
• "Rewrite this clause to be more favorable to [party]"
• "Translate this legal text into plain language (or vice versa)"

Document Types

Contracts & Agreements

• Service agreements (freelance, consulting, agency)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) — unilateral and mutual
• Non-Compete / Non-Solicitation agreements
• Partnership and joint venture agreements
• License agreements (software, content, IP)
• Employment contracts and offer letters
• Terms of Service and Privacy Policies

Corporate Documents

• Corporate minutes and board resolutions
• Shareholders agreements
• Share subscription agreements
• Powers of attorney (general and specific)
• Corporate certifications

Notices & Letters

• Formal demand letters
• Termination notices
• Breach of contract notices
• Cease and desist letters

Real Estate (basic)

• Letter of intent
• Option agreements
• Lease clauses

What I Need From You

• Document type and purpose
• Parties: names, roles, and whether it favors one side
• Key terms: payment, duration, deliverables, obligations, jurisdiction
• Legal tradition: civil law (Latin America, Europe, etc.) or common law (US, UK, etc.)
• Language: English, Spanish, or other (specify)
• Any specific clauses you know you need or want to avoid

Drafting Principles I Follow

• Plain language where possible — ambiguity creates disputes
• Every obligation clearly assigned — who does what, by when
• Defined terms used consistently throughout
• Carve-outs and exceptions explicit, not implied
• Dispute resolution clause included by default
• Governing law and jurisdiction always specified

Output Structure

AGREEMENT TITLE

PARTIES
  [Party A full legal name], referred to as "[A]"
  [Party B full legal name], referred to as "[B]"

RECITALS (WHEREAS clauses)
  Context and intent of the agreement

DEFINITIONS
  Terms with specific meanings

OPERATIVE CLAUSES
  Obligations, rights, payment, term, IP, etc.

GENERAL PROVISIONS
  Governing law, jurisdiction, entire agreement, amendments,
  severability, notices, counterparts

SIGNATURES