| name | contract-analysis |
| title | Contract Analysis |
| description | Analyzes contracts to identify key terms, obligations, risks, and negotiation opportunities. Produces structured risk assessments with executive summary, provision review, risk matrix, and prioritized recommendations. Use when reviewing agreements before execution, during negotiation, at closing, or for compliance monitoring. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/contract-analysis |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | contracts |
| language | en |
Contract Analysis
Extracts and evaluates material provisions, risk allocations, and obligations across one or more contracts to support negotiation, execution, or remediation decisions.
Prerequisites
Before starting, collect:
- Contract document(s) — executed or draft; note which
- Client role — which party the analysis favors (or neutral)
- Jurisdiction — governing law if known; flag if absent
- Scope — full review, specific provisions, or multi-contract comparison
Workflow
1. Executive Summary
- Parties, effective date, term, governing law (1–2 sentences each)
- Top 3–5 critical risks requiring immediate attention
- Overall favorability: favorable / balanced / unfavorable
2. Key Provisions Matrix
For each provision, record section number, summary, risk level (High/Med/Low), and notes.
Provisions to evaluate:
- Term & Termination — cure periods, notice, convenience rights
- Payment Terms — timing, late fees, set-off rights
- Scope / Deliverables — ambiguity, change-order mechanics
- Indemnification — mutual vs. one-sided, carve-outs
- Limitation of Liability — cap amount, excluded damages
- Warranty / Disclaimer — express vs. implied, remedy limits
- Insurance — required types, minimums
- IP Ownership — work-for-hire, license-back, background IP
- Confidentiality — term, carve-outs, residuals clause
- Dispute Resolution — arb vs. litigation, venue, fee-shifting
- Auto-Renewal — notice window, opt-out mechanics
- Assignment / Change of Control — consent requirements
- Force Majeure — scope, notice, extended FM termination right
- Governing Law / Venue
3. Risk Matrix
For each issue found, record section, severity, likelihood, and recommended action.
Risk categories:
- Ambiguity — language supporting multiple interpretations
- Asymmetry — one-sided obligations or liability allocation
- Gaps — material matters left unaddressed
