Legal Operations Maturity
Moving beyond "lawyers doing administrative work" to a data-driven, strategic business function.
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The Governance Model
Effective Legal Ops isn't just about buying software. It's about defining the "Rules of Engagement" between Legal and the Business.
A mature governance model answers:
- Who can request a contract?
- When is Legal review mandatory vs. optional?
- What are the standard fallback positions?
2
Data as an Asset
Cycle Time Reduction-45%
Standard Terms Usage+80%
Contracts contain the most critical data in your enterprise: revenue commitments, liability caps, and renewal dates.
Without a structured CLM, this data is locked in static PDFs. Legal Ops unlocks this value by turning "documents" into "structured data fields."
3
The Tech Stack
ELM / Matter Management
Managing outside counsel spend and litigation matters.
CLM (Core)
The engine for generating, negotiating, and storing agreements.
IP Management
Tracking patents, trademarks, and brand assets.