Mutual NDA draft: AI prompt for legal
A ready-to-run prompt for contract drafting work in legal practice. It assigns the AI a specific senior role, takes your details as variables, and defines the output format — so the first result is usable, not a warm-up.
What this prompt does
Act as a commercial lawyer qualified in [jurisdiction]. It structures the request the way experienced practitioners brief a colleague: context first, then explicit deliverables, then quality constraints.
Best for
Legal professionals — and anyone doing this work — who need contract drafting handled to a professional standard for clients and opposing counsel. Typical moments: contract negotiations, client advisories and matter updates.
Before you use it
Have these details ready to replace the highlighted variables:
[jurisdiction][Party A][Party B][purpose of disclosure][X]
The prompt
Act as a commercial lawyer qualified in [jurisdiction]. Draft a mutual non-disclosure agreement between [Party A] and [Party B] for the purpose of [purpose of disclosure]. Include definitions, carve-outs (public domain, independently developed, legally compelled), a [X]-year confidentiality term, no-license clause, return/destruction obligations, and governing law. Keep it under two pages and flag any clause I should have local counsel verify.
Quality checklist before you run it
- Fill every [variable] — a missed placeholder invalidates the draft
- Name your jurisdiction so terms match local law
- Have the final document reviewed by qualified counsel
Common mistakes
- Signing the AI draft without professional review in your jurisdiction
- Leaving a [placeholder] unfilled — it can invalidate the clause
- Copying terms that don't match how you actually work
When to use it — and when not to rely on it
Use it whenever contract drafting would otherwise start from a blank page. Don't rely on it as a finished product: outputs need your judgment, your facts, and — in regulated work — professional review.
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Logical next step
After this, most legal teams move on to Contract risk summary.
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