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How the marketplace works for AI drafts

The AI drafted it. A lawyer makes it safe to use.

ContractsCounsel is a marketplace, not a law firm or an AI tool. You post a project for free, and vetted attorneys send you fixed-fee proposals to clean up your AI-drafted independent contractor agreement — you compare prices and reviews, then choose who to hire. The review itself is done by a human lawyer, not AI: they work from your draft rather than starting over, fix what's wrong, fill in what's missing, and return a corrected version that's ready to use. Here's what lawyers typically deliver on these projects:

Line-by-line review & corrections

Your attorney reviews the full document and corrects risky, vague, or unenforceable language directly in your draft.

Missing protections added

AI drafts often leave out liability caps, IP ownership, termination rights, or dispute terms. Your lawyer adds what your deal needs.

State-law compliance check

Contract rules vary by state. Your attorney confirms the document is enforceable where you actually do business.

A corrected, final version

Your document comes back revised and ready to sign, send, or publish — not just a list of problems to fix yourself.

Plain-English summary of changes

A short explanation of what was changed and why, so you understand exactly what you're signing.

One fixed fee, agreed up front

Lawyers bid on your project with flat fees. No hourly billing, no surprises — you approve the price before any work starts.

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Vetted attorneys who want the job send you flat-fee proposals — most projects get 6–7, with the first often within an hour.

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Compare prices, ratings, and reviews, then hire and pay securely through the platform. Your lawyer returns the corrected document with a summary of changes.

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Will a lawyer even take this on?

Yes — lawyers here ask for this work.

Bring an AI draft to a traditional firm and you'll often hear "we'd rather start from scratch" — at from-scratch prices. A marketplace works differently:

Every proposal is opt-in

Lawyers choose which projects to bid on. If an attorney sends you a proposal, they've already said yes to this kind of project: cleaning up an AI draft.

It's routine work here

Attorneys on ContractsCounsel review and correct client-supplied drafts every day — AI-generated ones included. You won't be the first.

You set the scope

Your posting says "review and fix this draft" — and lawyers quote on exactly that scope. No start-from-scratch upsell.

Why review an AI draft?

AI writes a contractor agreement. Misclassification is the real risk.

These are the issues attorneys on ContractsCounsel most often correct in AI-generated independent contractor agreements:

Language that risks misclassification

AI often includes control, exclusivity, or benefit terms that make a "contractor" look like an employee — exposing you to back taxes, penalties, and reclassification under state and IRS tests.

Weak or missing IP assignment

Without a clear work-product and IP assignment clause, the contractor may own what they create — a common and expensive surprise.

Vague scope & deliverables

Loosely defined services and acceptance criteria lead to disputes over what was promised and whether it was delivered.

Unclear payment & expense terms

Payment triggers, rates, and expense handling are frequently ambiguous, making disputes and non-payment more likely.

No confidentiality or non-solicit

Protection of your confidential information and clients is often missing entirely, leaving you exposed after the engagement ends.

Wrong-jurisdiction boilerplate

Governing law and dispute-resolution clauses are commonly generic and may not match the state whose classification rules actually apply.

None of this means AI was the wrong way to start — it's often the fastest, cheapest way to a solid first draft. It just shouldn't be the last step before you sign it.

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Common questions

Is the review done by AI or by a real lawyer?

A real, licensed attorney does the review — not an AI. ContractsCounsel is a marketplace: you post a project, compare proposals from vetted human lawyers, and hire the one you choose. The "AI" refers to how your draft was created — with a tool like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot.

Should a lawyer review an independent contractor agreement written by ChatGPT or another AI?

Yes — before you sign it. AI tools produce a readable contractor agreement, but they don't account for state and IRS misclassification tests and often leave IP ownership unclear. A lawyer makes sure the agreement keeps the relationship properly classified and assigns the work to you.

How does posting and hiring work?

Post a free project describing what you drafted with AI and what you need done. Vetted attorneys who want the work send you fixed-fee proposals — most projects get 6–7, with the first often within an hour. You compare prices, ratings, and client reviews, message lawyers with questions, then hire and pay securely through the platform.

Will a lawyer actually agree to work from my AI-generated draft?

Yes. Attorneys choose which projects to send proposals on, so every proposal you receive comes from a lawyer who's open to this kind of project. Cleaning up AI-generated drafts is a routine project type here, and you describe the scope when you post — reviewing and correcting an existing draft, not starting over.

Should a lawyer review a contract written by ChatGPT or another AI?

Yes — before you rely on it. AI tools produce a strong starting draft, but they aren't licensed to practice law, don't know the facts of your deal, and often miss state-specific requirements, include unenforceable boilerplate, or leave out key protections. A lawyer's review catches these issues before they become disputes.

How much does it cost?

Posting and comparing proposals is free. Each attorney sets their own fixed fee based on your document and scope, so you see real prices side by side before you decide anything. You only pay the fee you agreed to when you choose to hire.

What will the lawyer do with my draft?

You define the scope in your posting — most clients ask for a review that corrects the draft and explains the changes. Each lawyer describes their approach in their proposal, and you can message them with questions before hiring, so you know exactly what you're agreeing to.

Do I need to say my draft came from AI?

It helps. Mentioning it in your posting lets lawyers send more accurate proposals, since AI drafts have common patterns they'll know to check for. There's no downside — AI-drafted projects are common on the platform.

Are the lawyers vetted?

Yes — every attorney goes through a multi-step vetting process before they can join. We verify their state license is active and in good standing, validate their profile details, and conduct a video interview to confirm their identity and practice experience. You can see each lawyer's ratings and client reviews before you hire.

Is it free to post? Do I have to hire someone?

Posting your project and receiving proposals is completely free, and there's no obligation. Compare fixed-fee proposals and only move forward if you find the right fit — you pay the agreed fee only when you hire.

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