Prior to entering into a Contract, UN/PD or a Procurement Office at an OAH or at a Field Mission may submit a draft Contract to the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), in the case of HQ, or the OAH or Field Mission legal office, if in the field. This may be done for review or assistance in the preparation of the Contract, particularly if the Contract raises novel issues of a legal nature.

The decision as to whether a Contract is to be submitted to OLA or the OAH's or Field Mission's legal office rests with each Section Chief, upon consultation with the Director, UN/PD or the CPO, if appropriate. The CPO or the OAH's or Field Mission's legal office may request the assistance of OLA at HQ in reviewing the Contract.