> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.integratewise.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Legal Capabilities: Governed Actions and Authorizations

> Reference the governed capabilities available in the Legal domain, including read, write, communication, and workflow actions with concrete examples.

Every action in the Legal domain is a governed capability. Capabilities define what can be done, who is authorized, the scope of the action, and the receipt that is generated. Write capabilities always require source-system feedback.

## Read Capabilities

| Capability            | Example                                  | Authorization              |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------- |
| `legal.contract.read` | View contract terms, parties, and status | Counsel, Contracts Manager |
| `legal.matter.read`   | View matter details and task list        | Counsel, Legal Ops         |
| `legal.policy.read`   | View policy document and attestation log | All Legal Staff            |
| `legal.risk.read`     | View risk scores and mitigation plans    | Counsel, Risk Owner        |

## Write Capabilities

| Capability                      | Example                                       | Authorization     |
| ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | ----------------- |
| `legal.contract.stage.update`   | Move contract to review or executed           | Contracts Manager |
| `legal.contract.redline.submit` | Submit redlined draft for counterparty review | Counsel           |
| `legal.matter.create`           | Create a new matter from intake               | Legal Ops         |
| `legal.matter.status.update`    | Close or escalate a matter                    | Counsel           |
| `legal.policy.publish`          | Publish a new policy version                  | General Counsel   |
| `legal.risk.score.update`       | Update vendor or contract risk score          | Risk Owner        |

## Communication Capabilities

| Capability                         | Example                            | Authorization     |
| ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ----------------- |
| `legal.contract.notification.send` | Send approval request to signatory | Contracts Manager |
| `legal.matter.comment.add`         | Add internal note to matter thread | Counsel           |

## Workflow Capabilities

| Capability                             | Example                           | Authorization     |
| -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | ----------------- |
| `legal.workflow.contract-review.start` | Initiate contract review workflow | Contracts Manager |
| `legal.workflow.audit.start`           | Launch compliance audit workflow  | Legal Ops         |
| `legal.workflow.vendor-review.start`   | Begin vendor diligence workflow   | Legal Ops         |

<Warning>
  Write capabilities may trigger human approval steps depending on the scope and policy configuration.
</Warning>

## Related

* [Skills](/internal-docs/domains/legal/skills)
* [Workflows](/internal-docs/domains/legal/workflows)
* [How It Works: Governed Actions](/how-it-works/governed-actions)