The future of in-house legal work: tackling AI concerns with Lexis+ AI

The future of in-house legal work: tackling AI concerns with Lexis+ AI

Imagine a bustling legal department in the heart of London on a Monday morning. Huddled over coffee, the team are immersed in stacks of briefs and contracts.

The pressure is mounting to meet deadlines, deliver high-quality work and above all, ensure every detail is correct. Amid this scene, a new assistant has quietly joined the team ā€“ not a junior lawyer, but an AI powered tool designed to streamline research, drafting and analysis.

Of course, this is fictional for the purpose of this article but itā€™s the reality for many in-house legal professionals. Naturally, many across the legal industry have concerns about AI adoption. After all, legal work demands precision, confidentiality, and a meticulous approach to work.

Letā€™s explore the top concerns of In-house lawyers according to UUĀćĮÄÖ±²„ā€™s recent ā€˜Need for speedier legal work drives widespread AI adoption across in-houseā€™, report and how Lexis+ AI can combat these challenges.

 

The concern: fabricated information

Imagine turning to a colleague for some legislation, only to find theyā€™ve given you something made upā€”pure fiction. Thatā€™s a nightmare for any lawyer, and 80% of in-house legal professionals shared similar concerns about Generative AI.

The worry is simple: can you truly rely on AI to deliver verifiable, accurate answers, or are you at risk of being led down a blind alley by fabricated information?

The solution: trustworthy foundations with Lexis+ AI

Lexis+ AI is designed with this very concern in mind. Unlike some AI models that scrape the web for information, Lexis+ AI is grounded in the highly reputable UUĀćĮÄÖ±²„ legal database.

Every answer, every citation, is tied directly to a verifiable source.

When Lexis+ AI provides a case summary or legal precedent, users can click through to check its sourceā€”a trusted safeguard against misinformation. Itā€™s like working with an assistant who has instant access to the entire UUĀćĮÄÖ±²„ library, offering only information thatā€™s trusted and rigorously vetted.

 

The concern: confidentiality and bias

Deep into contract negotiation preparation, you think of the sensitive documents on your desk. How could AI possibly keep such details safe? In fact, 57% of legal professionals expressed concern over AIā€™s ability to protect confidential information, while another 49% worried about the risk of accidental bias.

The solution: privacy and accountability in every interaction

Lexis+ AI addresses these concerns head-on, building privacy and transparency into the very foundation of its technology.

Human oversight plays a central role in its design, ensuring AI responses are clear and unbiased. Data governance practices are stringent, with encrypted data storage and safeguards to ensure sensitive information remains secure. Any data shared with Lexis+ AI is automatically deleted after 90 days or sooner if requested, and UUĀćĮÄÖ±²„ has strict agreements with its partners to ensure that user data is never used to train external models.

For legal professionals, this means they can interact with Lexis+ AI knowing itā€™s designed to handle sensitive information just as securely as a locked filing cabinet, and without the risk of AI inadvertently sharing or misinterpreting the information.

 

The concern: maintaining quality in legal work

The essence of law is in the detailsā€”the nuances, the subtle shifts in language, the fine distinctions between one precedent and another. With 24% of legal professionals voicing concerns about quality, the question remainedā€”could AI keep up?

The solution: efficiency and excellence combined

Lexis+ AI is like a well-informed colleague, always on hand to help professionals work more effectively without sacrificing quality. In fact, its ā€˜itā€™s like asking somebody else in the office whoā€™s been around for 30 years, who really knows their stuffā€ ā€“ to quote a Senior Director & Solicitor at Ringrose Law.

With built-in access to both Legal Research and Practical Guidance, Lexis+ AI provides precise answers, citable sources, and well-supported summaries to ensure accuracy. Lawyers can use it to draft contracts, produce client letters, and quickly summarise documentsā€”all with speed and accuracy.

 

A new partner

Lexis+AI is not a replacement for the human insights and judgment that are fundamental to law, but rather an invaluable toolā€”a knowledgeable partner that lifts the load, accelerates workflows, and keeps standards high.

In the fast-paced world of law, Lexis+ AI is here to help professionals rise to new challenges, transforming legal work and making the demands of a Monday morning just a bit more manageable.

For legal professionals looking to embrace the future, Lexis+ AI offers the assurance that theyā€™re not sacrificing quality or securityā€”theyā€™re simply gaining a powerful new ally.

 

Keen to hear from other In-house legal professionals on how they're adopting AI?

We are thrilled to have recently launched a new four-part video series in partnership with Crafty Counsel - unpacking the reality of AI for in-house legal teams.

The series will feature expert guests, exploring how AI is transforming legal functions and the broader business landscape, offering actionable advice for in-house legal professionals navigating this rapidly evolving field

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Jack is a Marketing Executive at UUĀćĮÄÖ±²„ UK and is dedicated to supporting the in-house legal community with insightful and impactful content. Jackā€™s passion sits with supporting our customers to unlock the full value of UUĀćĮÄÖ±²„ products, whilst fostering strong relationships with partners across the legal sector.

With a degree and CIM diploma in professional marketing, Jack crafts campaign initiatives that resonate with audiences across diverse legal segments to provide meaningful value.Ā