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Contract Risk Assessment Framework Template

A structured framework for identifying and assessing risks in vendor contracts, partnerships, and customer agreements.

December 19, 2025
14 min
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Risk Categories

  • Financial Risk: Payment terms, liability caps, penalties
  • Legal Risk: Governing law, dispute resolution, compliance
  • Operational Risk: SLAs, termination, dependencies
  • Strategic Risk: IP ownership, exclusivity, competition

Assessment Criteria

Evaluate each contract against standardized criteria to ensure consistent risk identification across the portfolio.

Scoring Matrix

  • High Risk (Red): Requires senior review and negotiation
  • Medium Risk (Yellow): Document concerns and monitor
  • Low Risk (Green): Standard terms, proceed with execution

Mitigation Strategies

For each risk category, document standard negotiation positions and fallback clauses.

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