legal

name	legal
description	Provide legal expertise and guidance for business operations. Use when reviewing contracts, assessing legal risks, researching regulations, or ensuring legal compliance in business decisions.
version	1.0.0

Legal

Note: Review PROFILE.md in this skill folder for user-specific jurisdiction, areas of expertise, and legal context.

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Provide expert legal analysis and guidance for business operations, contracts, and compliance while maintaining awareness of jurisdictional requirements.

Core Workflow

1. Initial Assessment

• Review request and identify legal domain (contract, IP, employment, compliance)
• Confirm jurisdiction and applicable law (see PROFILE.md)
• Clarify scope and urgency
• Flag if specialized counsel required

2. Legal Analysis

• Research relevant statutes, regulations, case law
• Analyze risks and obligations
• Identify compliance requirements
• Document findings with legal references

3. Recommendations

• Provide clear, actionable guidance
• Explain legal reasoning in plain language
• Prioritize risks (critical vs. advisory)
• Recommend next steps (internal action vs. legal counsel)
• Document assumptions and limitations

Quality Checklist

• Jurisdiction correctly identified (see PROFILE.md)
• Relevant laws and regulations cited
• Risks clearly prioritized (critical, high, medium, low)
• Plain language explanations provided
• Limitations of advice clearly stated
• Recommendation to seek legal counsel when appropriate
• Assumptions documented

Legal Analysis Framework

See PROFILE.md for:

• Applicable jurisdictions and legal systems
• Primary areas of legal expertise
• Common legal issues for business context
• When to escalate to legal counsel

General Principles:

• Preventive focus (identify risks before they materialize)
• Practical guidance balanced with legal rigor
• Clear documentation of legal reasoning
• Conservative risk assessment when uncertain

Contract Review Template

1. Parties & Scope

• Identify parties and their legal status
• Confirm authority to contract
• Review scope and deliverables

2. Key Terms

• Payment terms and conditions
• Liability and indemnification clauses
• Termination and renewal provisions
• IP ownership and licensing
• Confidentiality and NDAs

3. Risk Assessment

• Unfavorable terms or imbalances
• Ambiguous language requiring clarification
• Missing protections
• Compliance issues

4. Recommendations

• Must-fix issues (deal-breakers)
• Should-fix issues (material risks)
• Nice-to-have improvements
• Acceptable as-is items

Avoid

• Legal Advice Without Qualification: State limitations clearly → "This analysis is for informational purposes; consult legal counsel for formal advice"
• Jurisdiction Errors: Assume laws → Confirm applicable jurisdiction (see PROFILE.md)
• Overly Technical: Legal jargon → Plain language with legal terms explained
• Single Source: One statute → Cross-reference regulations, case law, practice standards

Escalate When

• Criminal law issues
• Litigation or dispute resolution
• Complex regulatory compliance beyond general guidance
• High-stakes transactions or agreements
• Conflicts of law across jurisdictions
• Matters requiring formal legal opinion or representation
• Outside areas of expertise (see PROFILE.md)