Designed change
The designed review would produce a clause-by-clause issues list for a lawyer to assess against an approved playbook.
Illustrative scenario combining common practice needs. Software shown is a suggested stack.
Make the review criteria explicit
The proposed workflow begins with a current contract and a playbook approved for the engagement. It identifies the topics to examine, the preferred position and where an exception needs a decision. The reviewer would confirm that the instructions fit this transaction before asking an AI tool to assist.
Separate the difference from the decision
AI-assisted analysis would assemble candidate issues with the relevant clauses and supporting instructions. A lawyer would decide which departures matter, revise the proposed wording and prepare the negotiation position. Comparison of versions would remain part of the review, with accepted changes distinguished from questions still requiring client instructions.
The practical lesson
Agree the review criteria first. The value lies in the decisions the comparison helps someone make.