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January 21, 2025
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How Contract Tools Enhance Contract Management

Streamline contract creation with authoring tools that enhance collaboration, reduce manual edits, and ensure compliance. Discover how to improve efficiency.

Streamline contract creation with authoring tools that enhance collaboration, reduce manual edits, and ensure compliance. Discover how to improve efficiency.
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Key Contract Authoring Tools and Features

So, what are you able to do with contract management software? It has some nifty features that will accelerate the contract authoring process.

Manage contracts with pre-defined templates and clauses

One of the key features of contract authoring software is the ability to create and manage contracts using pre-defined templates and clauses. Legal experts typically draft these templates and clauses. They are designed to be compliant with relevant laws and regulations, as well as the organization's internal policies and standards. By using these templates and clauses, businesses can quickly and easily create contracts that are legally sound and consistent in their language and provisions.

In addition, contract management software has unique playbooks that help with constructing documents. You take a look at some examples at DocJuris. Businesses can save previous clauses and guidelines into a specific playbook and use them again for future contracts. So when it comes time to author a new document, you’ll already have much of the necessary information ready to go. All you have to do is drag and drop with one click.

Negotiate and sign contracts electronically

Another important feature of contract authoring software is the ability to negotiate and sign contracts electronically. This can help businesses streamline their contract workflows and reduce the need for physical signatures and other manual processes. Many contract authoring software systems also include tools for tracking and storing contracts and generating reports and analytics on contract performance and compliance.

Cloud integration

Plus, contract management software allows businesses to integrate many enterprise cloud-based programs. This includes e-signature software such as Adobe Sign and DocuSign. That way, both parties can easily sign documents regardless of what program they use. So no need for wet signatures or scanning.

How to Implement Contract Authoring Software

While contract management software is intuitive, it’s a relatively new development for businesses, so new users may have a bit of a learning curve. But there are a couple of things you can do to implement contract authoring software effectively in your business’s contract process.

First, businesses should thoroughly analyze their contract management processes and needs. This will help identify any gaps or inefficiencies in the current system and the specific features and capabilities the software should provide. It will also help determine the appropriate deployment model (e.g., on-premises or cloud-based) and other technical considerations.

Then, once the contract authoring software has been selected and implemented, businesses need to provide adequate training and support to their employees to ensure they can use the system effectively. Set aside time to host a company workshop so your team can familiarize themselves with the software. Show them how each feature works and how to use them. This may include training on the use of templates and clauses and the negotiation and signing processes. 

Finally, it’s essential to provide support for any technical issues or challenges that may arise during the implementation and use of the software. It will take some time for everyone to adapt to the new system, so it is essential to assist people whenever they need help. By implementing this technology effectively and providing adequate training and support, businesses can realize the full benefits of contract authoring software and close more deals.

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