legal-risk-assessment

Classify legal risks using a severity-by-probability matrix with escalation criteria.

520|175|Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/evolution-foundation/evo-nexus --skill legal-risk-assessment-evolution-foundation
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Skill: legal-risk-assessment
Source: https://github.com/evolution-foundation/evo-nexus/tree/main/.claude/skills/legal-risk-assessment
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/evolution-foundation/evo-nexus --skill legal-risk-assessment-evolution-foundation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you evaluate and classify legal risks in a consistent, documented way so you can decide when an issue can be handled internally and when it requires senior legal review or external counsel.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Risk severity and probability framework: Uses a structured matrix (Severidade x Probabilidade) to standardize how risks are rated.
  • Risk scoring with action thresholds: Converts severity and probability into an explicit risk score and maps it to VERDE/AMARELO/LARANJA/VERMELHO with recommended actions.
  • Professional-grade documentation templates: Provides a memorandum structure and a risk register entry format to ensure audit-friendly records.
  • Escalation guidance: Includes clear criteria for engaging senior internal legal contacts or external lawyers based on risk level and trigger conditions.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to assess the specific legal risk you are facing, including the context and any relevant contract or regulatory details.

Frequently Asked Questions about legal-risk-assessment

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I assess legal risk severity to decide if an issue needs senior review?

Assess legal risk severity using a structured matrix that evaluates probability and impact to generate a risk score. This score maps to escalation thresholds indicating whether internal handling is sufficient or senior legal review is required.

What is the best way to document legal risk evaluation for audit compliance?

Document legal risk evaluation using a structured memorandum template and risk register entry format. This produces an auditable, decision-ready record capturing the risk score, severity classification, and recommended actions.

How do I classify legal risks in a consistent and structured way?

Classify legal risks by applying a severity-by-probability framework that standardizes ratings. This approach converts contextual exposure details into explicit risk scores mapped to action-oriented categories.

When do I need to escalate a contract review to external legal counsel?

Escalate a contract review when the evaluated risk score hits specific trigger conditions indicating high severity or probability. The framework provides clear criteria for engaging external lawyers based on these thresholds.

Can I use a risk severity matrix for business exposure estimation?

Yes, you can use a risk severity matrix for business exposure estimation. The framework evaluates contractual and operational contexts to quantify potential legal exposure and determine appropriate response actions.

Does legal risk assessment require specific input formats for contract review?

Legal risk assessment requires contextual details and relevant contract or regulatory information as input. Providing specific business exposure context enables accurate severity classification and escalation determination.