Important: These prompts and any AI output are for general reference and education only. They are not legal advice and do not create a lawyer-client relationship. Laws differ across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the rest of Southeast Asia, and AI tools can be wrong or out of date. Always have a qualified lawyer review anything important before you rely on it.
AI Prompts for Legal and Compliance Tasks
Legal and compliance work involves a lot of careful reading and careful writing. AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can speed up the first pass, helping you understand a dense contract, draft a starting version of a policy, or build a checklist you can work from. Used well, they free up your time for the judgement that only a person can provide. The prompts below are grouped by task. Copy one, fill in the bracketed details, and treat the result as a draft to review, never as a final answer.
Contract Review Prompts
1. Plain-language contract summary
Use this to understand what a contract actually says before a deeper review or before sending it to a lawyer.
You are a careful contracts analyst. Summarise this contract in plain language for a [ROLE, e.g. small business owner]. Cover the parties, the main obligations of each side, payment terms, duration, termination, and any deadlines. List anything that looks unusual or one-sided as questions to raise. Do not give legal advice. Contract: [PASTE_CONTRACT]2. Clause-by-clause risk flags
Use this to spot clauses that may need negotiation or a lawyer's attention.
Review this contract and flag clauses that could be risky for [PARTY, e.g. the supplier]. For each flagged clause, quote it, explain in plain language why it could be a concern, and suggest a question to ask. Focus on liability, indemnity, termination, payment, and intellectual property. This is for reference only, not legal advice. Contract: [PASTE_CONTRACT]3. Compare two contract versions
Use this to quickly see what changed between a draft and a revised version.
Compare these two versions of a contract and list the meaningful changes in plain language. Group them as Added, Removed, and Changed, and note which changes could matter most for [PARTY]. Ignore minor formatting. Version A: [PASTE_A] Version B: [PASTE_B]Privacy Policy Drafting Prompts
4. Privacy policy first draft
Use this to generate a starting privacy policy for a website or app that you then have reviewed.
Draft a clear, plain-language privacy policy for [BUSINESS_NAME], a [BUSINESS_TYPE] based in [COUNTRY]. We collect [DATA_TYPES] for [PURPOSES], and share data with [THIRD_PARTIES, or none]. Cover what we collect, why, how we store it, user rights, cookies, and how to contact us. Note where local data protection law should be checked. This is a draft for legal review, not final.5. Explain a privacy concept simply
Use this to understand a data protection idea before you apply it, such as consent or data retention.
Explain [PRIVACY_CONCEPT, e.g. lawful basis for processing] in simple terms for a non-lawyer running a small business in [COUNTRY]. Give a short definition, why it matters, and 3 practical things a small business often needs to do. Keep it general and note that local rules should be confirmed.Terms of Service Prompts
6. Terms of service first draft
Use this to create a starting set of website or app terms that a lawyer can then refine.
Draft plain-language terms of service for [PRODUCT_OR_SERVICE] offered by [BUSINESS_NAME] in [COUNTRY]. Include sections for acceptance, accounts, acceptable use, payment if any, intellectual property, limitation of liability, termination, and changes to the terms. Keep it readable. Mark this as a draft for legal review, not final.7. Simplify dense legal terms
Use this to turn hard-to-read terms into a summary your users can actually understand.
Rewrite these terms of service into a short, plain-language summary that a typical user can understand in 2 minutes. Use simple headings and bullet points, and add a line reminding readers that the full terms are the binding version. Terms: [PASTE_TERMS]Compliance Checklist Prompts
8. Build a compliance checklist
Use this to create a structured checklist for a specific compliance area you can verify with an expert.
Create a practical compliance checklist for [TOPIC, e.g. data protection] for a [BUSINESS_TYPE] operating in [COUNTRY]. Organise it into clear sections with checkbox-style items, and add a Notes column for status. Keep items concrete and actionable. Add a reminder that a qualified professional should confirm the final list.9. Policy gap check
Use this to compare your current policy against a checklist and surface what might be missing.
Compare this policy against common good-practice expectations for [TOPIC] in [COUNTRY]. List what is covered, what appears to be missing, and questions to raise with a lawyer. Do not give legal advice. Policy: [PASTE_POLICY]10. Plain-language compliance explainer for staff
Use this to turn a compliance requirement into a short guide your team will read and follow.
Turn this compliance requirement into a simple one-page explainer for staff at [COMPANY_NAME]. Use plain language and bullet points covering what the rule is, why it matters, what staff must do, and who to ask for help. Keep it friendly and clear. Requirement: [PASTE_REQUIREMENT]Browse More Prompts
These legal and compliance prompts pair well with our business and HR collections. For more ready-to-use templates across every workflow, browse the full library at PromptCraft Asia. Every prompt is free, uses fill-in-the-blank variables, and works on ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Remember, for anything that carries real risk, have a qualified lawyer review it first.