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Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software delivers a comprehensive approach to managing contracts from creation through execution, renewal, or termination. By automating drafting, negotiation, approvals, and oversight, CLM helps legal departments reduce risk, improve compliance and maximize contract value.
Automation shortens processing time from weeks to days. Standardized templates and automated workflows eliminate bottlenecks and repetitive review steps.
Key takeaway: Faster cycles increase speed-to-signature and improve business responsiveness.
Extractive AI supports contract creation through approved clause libraries and templates. AI streamlines approvals, document control and final execution, while contract repositories become searchable databases of clauses and terms.
Key takeaway: AI adds intelligence to every stage of the contract process.
A centralized contract repository with automated alerts ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and contract terms. Alerts flag potential risks before they escalate.
Key takeaway: CLM safeguards compliance and minimizes exposure.
Real-time dashboards deliver analytics and data-driven insights. Leadership gains complete visibility into contract status, performance metrics and compliance obligations.
Key takeaway: CLM turns data into actionable intelligence for better forecasting and decision-making.
Automated renewal alerts prevent unfavorable auto-renewals and track future obligations. Continuous monitoring of terms protects revenue opportunities and prevents penalties.
Key takeaway: CLM ensures contracts drive measurable financial value.
Alert functionality enables proactive renewal and amendment tracking. Workflows simplify amendments and optimize ongoing contract relationships.
Key takeaway: CLM maintains contract health throughout its lifecycle.
When integrated with enterprise legal management platforms like LexisNexis® CounselLink+™, vendor management aligns with contract performance. Clear communication channels improve collaboration and compliance.
Key takeaway: Connected systems strengthen business partnerships.
Automation, reduced paperwork and standardized processes free legal and procurement teams for strategic work.
Key takeaway: CLM elevates the legal department’s role as a strategic business partner.
CounselLink+ provides one-click access to the LexisNexis ecosystem, offering hundreds of templates from LexisNexis Practical Guidance® and approved clause libraries for faster drafting in Office 365.
Redlining, version control and real-time collaboration tools streamline negotiations and reduce delays.
Contracts route automatically to stakeholders based on value, risk level or contract type for quick, rule-based approval.
Integration with e-signature tools such as DocuSign® enables fast, compliant execution with full audit trails.
Centralized, searchable repositories with metadata tagging make contracts easy to locate and manage.
LexisNexis CounselLink+ unites CLM with matter, spend and vendor management within a single enterprise legal management (ELM) dashboard. Legal teams can:
Key takeaway: Integrated CLM and ELM transform legal operations, improving productivity, compliance and visibility.
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Learn more about CounselLink+™ Contract Lifecycle Management and discover how integration across the LexisNexis ecosystem can enhance your legal department’s efficiency and compliance.