For Law Firms
Legal documents, signed with confidence
Send client agreements, NDAs and legal documents for e-signature with full audit trail.
Common pain points
- Client signature rounds take days when wet signatures and post are involved
- No centralised audit trail makes evidence gathering slow and unreliable
- GDPR compliance is non-negotiable, US-hosted e-signature tools create risk
Documents law firms commonly sign
- Client engagement letter
- NDA / Confidentiality agreement
- Settlement agreement
- Power of attorney
- Contract addendum
- Terms of engagement
How it works for your firm
Attorney / Partner
- 1Upload the legal document or use a BuiltSign template
- 2Add client(s) as signers in the required order
- 3Send for signature, client signs in their browser
- 4Receive the signed copy with a tamper-proof audit trail
Client
- 1Receive a secure signing link by email
- 2Review the document at your own pace
- 3Sign electronically, no account required
- 4Download the signed document and certificate immediately
Most legal agreements require only a Simple Electronic Signature (SES) under eIDAS. For documents requiring notarial authentication, a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) applies, consult a notary.
Why law firms choose BuiltSign
Full audit trail
Every signature includes timestamp, IP address and email verification, ready for court if needed.
EU data residency
Your client documents never leave European infrastructure. GDPR-compliant by design.
eIDAS SES compliant
Legally valid for client agreements, NDAs and most non-notarial legal documents across the EU.
Questions about e-signing for legal
- Yes. Engagement letters and most client agreements only require SES under EU law. BuiltSign fully supports this.
- Yes. All documents and signatures are stored on EU infrastructure, ensuring GDPR compliance without configuration.
- Yes. Add signers in any sequence, each party receives their link only when it is their turn to sign.
- Documents requiring a notarial deed (e.g. real property transfers, certain corporate acts) typically require a Qualified Electronic Signature. BuiltSign supports SES; for QES, consult a qualified trust service provider.