codexkit-legal-memo-writer

name: codexkit-legal-memo-writer description: Write structured legal memoranda following the Issue-Rule-Analysis-Conclusion (IRAC) framework. Suitable for internal legal opinions, advisory memos, and compliance assessments. Use when legal analysis needs to be documented for decision-makers. Do not use as a substitute for licensed legal advice on high-stakes matters. version: 1.0.0 category: knowledge

Legal Memo Writer

Purpose

Produce clear, structured legal analyses using the IRAC framework — turning complex legal questions into actionable recommendations for business decision-makers.

When to use

• documenting legal opinions on business questions
• advising on regulatory compliance issues
• preparing memos for the legal team or management review
• analyzing the legal implications of a proposed business action

When not to use

• drafting contracts (use contract-drafter)
• litigation pleadings or court filings
• matters requiring immediate licensed attorney involvement

Inputs

• the legal question or issue to analyze
• relevant facts and background context
• applicable jurisdiction(s)
• relevant laws, regulations, or internal policies
• specific concerns or risk areas to address
• audience (legal team, C-suite, board)

Procedure

1. Define the Issue — state the legal question in one clear sentence.
2. Identify the Rule — cite applicable statutes, regulations, case law, or internal policies.
3. Apply the Analysis — reason through how the rule applies to the specific facts:
   • Identify supporting facts and counterarguments
   • Consider analogous precedents
   • Assess risk probability and severity
4. State the Conclusion — provide a clear answer or recommendation:
   • Risk-tiered: Low / Medium / High / Critical
   • Include conditions or caveats
5. Write recommendations — specific actions the business should take.
6. Format for audience — executive summary first, detailed analysis below.

Output

• executive summary (3–5 sentences with conclusion and risk level)
• detailed IRAC analysis per issue
• risk assessment matrix (issue × probability × impact)
• recommended actions with timeline
• caveats and limitations of the analysis

Definition of done

• issue is stated in one clear sentence
• applicable rules/laws are cited
• analysis applies rules to specific facts (not generic)
• conclusion includes a risk tier and specific recommendation
• executive summary is present for non-lawyer audiences

Examples

• "Write a memo analyzing whether our data collection practices comply with GDPR Article 6."
• "Advise on the employment law implications of implementing a 4-day work week."
• "Analyze the tax implications of our proposed restructuring."

Quality Criteria

• All claims reference specific frameworks, standards, or quantifiable data
• Content matches the stated audience's expertise level
• Recommendations are actionable — each includes a concrete next step
• No unsupported assertions or generic filler language

Verification (4C)

Edge Cases

• Conflicting frameworks — State which framework takes precedence and why. Document the trade-off explicitly.
• Rapidly changing domain — Note information currency date. Flag sections likely to need updates.
• Audience has mixed expertise levels — Provide a glossary and mark advanced sections as optional.

Changelog

• v1.0.0 — Initial release