How to structure contract approval with multiple directorates

To structure contract approval with multiple directorates, you need to create a multi-stage workflow where each directorate validates the contract sequentially or in parallel, with automatic notifications, SLA-defined deadlines, and an auditable record of each decision. Jestor allows you to build this workflow without code, with documents linked directly to the approval card.

Why companies are looking for this structure

Contracts that require validation from multiple areas — legal, financial, operational, and executive board — tend to stall precisely because of the lack of a defined workflow.

Each area receives the contract via email, makes comments on different versions, and nobody knows which stage the document is at. The process is slow, insecure, and impossible to audit.

What makes contract approval complex

Multiple approvers with different criteria for each area
Contract versions exchanged via email with no version control
No visibility into who has already approved and who is still pending
Process that depends on manual reminders between directorates
No formal record of the conditions approved by each party

How to structure the workflow in Jestor

Create a contract approval process with stages per directorate
Link the contract document directly to the card in Jestor
Configure sequential approval (legal > financial > board) or parallel
Each approver receives automatic notification when their turn arrives
SLA configured to alert when any stage exceeds the deadline
Approval history recorded in the card with date and responsible party

Why Jestor solves this

Docs linked to cards to centralize contract and approval in the same place
Workflow with custom stages by contract type
SLA with automatic alerts for delayed approvals
Granular permissions by role — each directorate sees and edits what belongs to them

FAQ

Does Jestor support parallel approval by multiple directorates? Yes. It's possible to configure simultaneous or sequential approvals in the same workflow.

Is it possible to attach the contract directly to the approval card? Yes. Jestor allows linking documents and files to any card. Learn more at jestor.com.

How do you track who approved each clause? The history of each action is automatically recorded in the card with date and user.

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