A Management Consulting Agreement governs advisory or professional services engagements. This playbook explores fee structures, confidentiality, and limitation of liability provisions.
Why This Matters: Ambiguous responsibilities can lead to disputes, delays, and cost overruns, increasing legal and operational risks.
Negotiation strategy
If you're the Company:
Ensure all tasks and deliverables are explicitly listed. Confirm timelines are feasible and performance standards are industry-appropriate.
If you're the Client:
Use reasonable efforts to accommodate changes requested by the Client. Ensure any changes to scope are documented in writing.
Essential elements
1
Services Provided
Detailed list of tasks.
2
Performance Expectations
Standards and timelines.
3
Scope Changes
Provisions for adjustments.
Action framework
ACCEPT
Propose edits when tasks or timelines are unclear.
EDIT
Reject if deliverables are not defined.
ADD
Add language for scope changes if missing.
PRO TIP
Always include a detailed list of deliverables to prevent misunderstandings.
Example clauses
FAVORABLE
Preferred Scope of Services Clause
The Service Provider shall perform the services described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the 'Services'). The Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following tasks and deliverables: [insert detailed list of tasks and deliverables]. The Service Provider shall use its best efforts to complete the Services in accordance with the timeline set forth in Exhibit B. The Service Provider shall provide regular updates to the Client regarding the progress of the Services and shall promptly notify the Client of any issues that may impact the completion of the Services.
NEUTRAL
Fallback Scope of Services Clause
The Service Provider shall perform the services as outlined, focusing on key deliverables and timelines.
UNFAVORABLE
Unfavorable Scope of Services Clause
The Service Provider shall perform services as needed without specific deliverables or timelines.
Fallbacks
High-Risk Projects
In high-risk projects, ensure the scope of services includes detailed risk management strategies and contingency plans.
Long-Term Contracts
For long-term contracts, include periodic reviews of the scope to adapt to changing needs and technologies.
Multi-Party Agreements
In multi-party agreements, clearly define the responsibilities of each party to avoid overlap and confusion.
FEATURED SOLUTIONS
Contract Email Agent
Self-service Al for instant contract review and markups.
Never leave your inbox. Effortless contract markups and summaries—delivered straight to your inbox. No signups, no apps, no plugins, no playbooks, no delays.
Import PDF. Redline on DocJuris. Export to Word. Save a day of work.
Import locked PDFs or Word docs and get work done with our world-class contract editing platform. Track your changes and comments and export seamlessly to MS Word without the headaches of clunky add-ins.
Markup clauses in seconds. See the reasoning, stay in control.
Negotiate with confidence using DocJuris’s AI-powered suggestions. Pick a suggested action to balance or lean specific terms in favor of a party. Or, quickly make a clause mutual or simpler with a single click without the back-and-forth.
Uncover opportunities and risks in your signed contracts.
Turn your contracts into structured insights. With Repository AI, DocJuris analyzes every imported agreement—so you always know what’s expiring, auto-renewing, or exposing risk. Total visibility, zero guesswork.
Unlike complex CLMs with long implementations and steep learning curves, DocJuris is built for speed and simplicity. We integrate with your workflow—whether connecting to a CLM or uploading agreements manually—so you're up and running in days, not months.
WEEK 1
CLM Readiness and Design
Our CX team works with you to understand your contracting challenges, prioritize key workflows, and identify the biggest impact areas. We build a tailored implementation plan that fits your needs.
WEEK 2
Install Module
We connect DocJuris to your contract repositories, set up admin and user accounts, and ensure your environment is ready for success.
WEEK 3
Deliver & Test
Your team builds initial playbooks, reviews existing clause libraries, and trains the DocJuris agent to align with your internal standards and negotiation positions.
WEEK 4
Launch
We support you in rolling out DocJuris to a pilot group or your full organization—with launch materials, training, and hands-on support to drive adoption from day one.
Not another CLM
Tackle everything your team needs using existing IT without expensive consultants, outrageous user licensing fees, or complex coding. DocJuris takes on the heavy lift and delivers your requirements with its people, process, and technology.
See how DocJuris can automate your legal, procurement, and sales operations.
DocJuris is not a law firm or a substitute for an attorney or law firm. We cannot provide any kind of advice, explanation, opinion, or recommendation about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options,selection of forms or strategies.