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legal-risk-assessmentPurpose, usage and source
Assess and classify legal risks using a severity-by-likelihood framework with escalation criteria. Use when evaluating contract risk, assessing deal exposure, classifying issues by severity, or determining whether a matter needs senior counsel or outside legal review.
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What this Skill does
Assess and classify legal risks using a severity-by-likelihood framework with escalation criteria. Use when evaluating contract risk, assessing deal exposure, classifying issues by severity, or determining whether a matter needs senior counsel or outside legal review.
How the upstream workflow works
GREEN -- Low Risk (Score 1-4)
Minor issues that are unlikely to materialize Standard business risks within normal operating parameters Well-understood risks with established mitigations in place Accept: Acknowledge the risk and proceed with standard controls
Upstream passage · L65 ↗YELLOW -- Medium Risk (Score 5-9)
Moderate issues that could materialize under foreseeable circumstances Risks that warrant attention but do not require immediate action Issues with established precedent for management Mitigate: Implement specific controls or negotiate to reduce exposure
Upstream passage · L83 ↗ LIKELIHOOD
Remote Unlikely Possible Likely Almost Certain
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
SEVERITY
Critical (5) | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
High (4) | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
Moderate (3) | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 |
Low (2) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
Negligible(1) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |Requirements and setup
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Read further in the source
- Legal Risk Assessment Skill
- Severity x Likelihood Matrix
- Risk Score Calculation
- GREEN -- Low Risk (Score 1-4)
- YELLOW -- Medium Risk (Score 5-9)
- ORANGE -- High Risk (Score 10-15)
- RED -- Critical Risk (Score 16-25)
- Risk Assessment Memo Format
- Risk Register Entry
- When to Escalate to Outside Counsel
- Mandatory Engagement
- Strongly Recommended Engagement
- Consider Engagement
- Selecting Outside Counsel
Related Skills
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