Balancing AI Agents With Human Expertise for Contract Review

In a recent blog post, Vivan Marwaha of LegalOn Technologies examined the role of AI agents as proactive assistants that bring a new level of efficiency to contract analysis. AI agents coordinate and maintain context across workflows and adapt to new inputs, making them particularly valuable for legal contract review and management. 

Unlike basic automation, AI agents understand natural language and evaluate multiple factors simultaneously. They manage the routine and repetitive tasks of contract review, assessing clauses within contractual terms and identifying patterns across documentation sets. They are autonomous systems that function within defined boundaries and can suggest or initiate next steps based on programmed priorities. 

AI agents also flag items that need human review to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk management. As these systems improve through feedback and ongoing training, the collaboration becomes more efficient. The human expert, however, remains the final decision-maker. Continuous monitoring, clear handoffs between the AI agent and human reviewers, transparency in AI-generated content, and validation processes help maintain accuracy and legal standards. 

Along with maintaining consistency across contract reviews, AI agents classify documents, extract metadata, and signal risks. Their pre-signature review includes identifying standard and non-standard clauses, assessing risks, and facilitating communication. Post-signature monitoring involves automating workflows, providing document control, and tracking obligations and compliance. 

AI agents can also bridge traditional manual review and fully automated solutions. They can work with dedicated contract review software, providing initial screening to identify potential risks, automating routine review tasks, offering recommendations to human reviewers, and maintaining consistency across review practices. 

By providing AI-powered insights and standardizing contract reviews, AI agents enhance legal workflows without replacing human judgment. As legal teams face increasing demands, AI agents offer a scalable solution combining automation with human expertise.