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Contract lifecycle management (CLM)

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) is the process and software for managing a contract through every stage - drafting, negotiation, signature, storage, and renewal - in one controlled system.

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  • Also called: CLM, contract management

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What is Contract lifecycle management (CLM)?

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) is the process and software for managing a contract through every stage - drafting, negotiation, signature, storage, and renewal - in one controlled system.

CLM treats a contract as something with a whole life, not a one-off document. It covers creating the draft, redlining and negotiating terms, getting it signed, storing it, and tracking obligations and renewal dates.

Good CLM reduces risk and delay: standardized templates and approvals speed drafting, a clear audit trail records who changed what, and renewal reminders stop valuable agreements from lapsing unnoticed.

Atlas includes contracts with built-in e-signature, so a document can be drafted, sent, legally signed, and stored without leaving the workspace where the related deal and project already live.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

What are the stages of contract lifecycle management?
The main stages are request and drafting, negotiation and redlining, approval, signature, storage, and ongoing management including renewals and obligations.
Why do companies use CLM software?
CLM software speeds up contracting, reduces legal risk, keeps a searchable repository of signed agreements, and sends renewal and obligation reminders so nothing is missed.

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