What Agentic AI Will Do for Contract Lifecycle Management Software

Summary

• Agentic AI will automate contract workflows with minimal human input.
• It will improve compliance, accelerate approvals, and reduce errors.
• CobbleStone Software is poised to lead this shift with VISDOM® AI.

What Will Agentic AI Do in Contract Lifecycle Management?

Agentic AI will autonomously manage contract tasks—such as reviewing, redlining, and routing—without needing human prompts. This capability will mark a major shift in how legal and procurement teams handle contracts.

As part of AI-powered contract lifecycle management software, Agentic AI will enable smarter, faster, and more scalable operations.

Legal AI engines are expected to:

• Analyze contract clauses for risk, compliance, and negotiation strategy.
• Auto-redline contracts based on learned preferences and legal standards.
• Route contracts intelligently to the correct stakeholders.
• Continuously learn from past decisions to improve future workflows.

This will result in intelligent contract automation that adapts to evolving business needs.

What Benefits Will Agentic AI Bring to Contract Management Software?

Pros:

• Faster contract lifecycle execution
• Fewer manual errors in contract workflows
• Stronger regulatory compliance
• Scalable automation for enterprise contract management

Cons:

• Will require robust data governance
• May still need oversight for complex negotiations
• Initial implementation may demand time and resources

Agentic AI vs Traditional AI in Future Contract Management