When a contract is finalized and ready to sign, /signature-request runs the pre-signature checklist and routes the envelope for execution.
Run the pre-signature checklist and route any contract for e-signature.
- Pre-signature checklist: final form, exhibits, entity names, signature blocks, internal approvals
- Signing config: sequential or parallel, internal approvers, CC recipients
- Connected: DocuSign, Adobe Sign, Dropbox Sign — envelope created with fields and order
- Standalone: signing instructions for wet signature or manual e-sign
- Catches the most common error: incorrect legal entity names on signature blocks
Who this is for
What it does
/signature-request runs the 7-item pre-signature checklist, catches that one exhibit is still in track-changes mode, asks you to confirm signing order between your CFO and the counterparty, and creates the DocuSign envelope with fields pre-placed.
/signature-request takes your template, populates the counterparty entity name from CRM, sets parallel signing (both sides can sign in any order), and sends the envelope — finished in 5 minutes from inbox to sent.
/signature-request configures sequential routing: legal review, finance approval, business owner, GC — then counterparty signer last. CC's the original deal team and files the executed copy in iManage on completion.
/signature-request catches the entity name mismatch ("Acme Inc." vs "Acme Holdings LLC") in the pre-signature check, refuses to send, and flags the issue with the exact correction needed before routing.
How it works
Accept the document: file upload, URL to CLM, or reference to a finalized contract
Run the 7-item pre-signature checklist
Configure signers, signing order, internal approvers, and CC list
Route for signature via connected e-sig provider, or generate signing instructions if standalone
File the executed copy in CLM or document storage on completion
Example
TechVendor MSA — final version, 42 pages, ready for signature. Our signer: Jane Smith (CFO). Their signer: John Doe (VP Sales).
PASS — all 7 checks cleared [x] Document in final form, no open redlines [x] All 4 exhibits attached [x] Entity names correct: 'Acme Corporation' (us) and 'TechVendor, Inc.' (them) [x] Dates left blank for execution date [x] Signature blocks match authorized signers [x] Internal approval from VP Legal recorded [x] Counsel review complete
Order | Signer | Email | Role 1 | Jane Smith | [email protected] | Acme CFO 2 | John Doe | [email protected] | TechVendor VP Sales Mode: Sequential CC: [email protected], [email protected]
DocuSign envelope created: Envelope ID DS-2026-0419 Sent to Jane Smith for first signature Expected turnaround: 2 business days
1. Jane signs by 2026-04-10 (calendar reminder set) 2. John auto-receives after Jane signs 3. Executed copy auto-filed to iManage on completion 4. Follow-up reminder if not signed by 2026-04-15
Metrics this improves
Works with
Creates DocuSign envelopes with signing fields, order, and CC list
Routes finalized contracts from DocuSign CLM to signature workflow
Routes Ironclad contracts to e-signature with internal approver chain
Sends Juro documents for signature with sequential or parallel signing
Files executed copies in NetDocuments workspace on completion
Files executed copies in iManage on completion