Contract management: from a business unit’s request to the renewal reminder

1. RequestThe business unit fills a form: what, with whom, for how much and by when.
2. TriageA standard contract goes from a template; an unusual one — to a lawyer.
3. DraftingFrom the organisation’s template, with the other party’s details.
4. ReviewAgainst the organisation’s position on every clause — fine, deviation, red line.
5. ApprovalsBy amount and type of contract.
6. SignatureDigital, by the authorised signatories.
7. RepositoryThe signed contract in one place, with metadata: party, amount, dates.
8. RenewalA reminder before the renewal or end date.

What to measure

• Time from request to signature
• How many contracts deviated from the organisation’s positions
• Which contracts renew next quarter

How to do it in Joy

In Joy’s legal-department mode a client becomes a "business unit" and a matter a "request". Contract review against the organisation’s positions returns suggestions as tracked changes in Word, signing is digital, and every action is recorded.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Every rule is given with its official source; anything marked "to verify" must be checked against the current wording. Last updated: 15 October 2026.