Electronic Signature. Sign smarter, close faster.
No more printing, scanning or email attachments. Electronic signatures integrated directly into your contract workflow — from negotiation to close.
- Created09:14top.legal GmbH
- Sent09:20to Sigma AG
- Viewed13:02Sigma AG
- Signed14:22Max Müller · Anna Berg
- Sealed#a9f314:22eIDAS timestamp
No more printing, scanning, hoping.
With top.legalSignature integrated directly into your workflow.
top.legal embeds signing directly into your contract process. Create, negotiate, approve and sign — all in one place, without switching tools and without losing context.
- Documents before the signing process for review
- Negotiate terms and sign immediately — no re-uploading
- Complete audit trail from first draft to final signature
Service agreement · v3_FINAL
Signature
J. Müller
14:32 UTC
✓ eIDAS
Legally secure from the start.
Choose the right signature standard, lock down approvals and guide every party safely through the process.
Choose signature standard
Choose between the simple (EES), advanced (FES) or qualified (QES) electronic signature — matched to the legal requirement of your document
Release documents for review before signing
Let the counterparty review the full document before the signing process begins — fewer surprises, fewer follow-up questions.
Pre-signature reviewNegotiate, then sign seamlessly
Agree on terms in the deal room, then go straight to signing — without leaving the platform. The agreed final version is automatically locked.
Zero FrictionApproval gate before signing
Add a structured approval step upfront: internal stakeholders review and approve — only then does the signing process start automatically.
Approval gateScalable, precise, fully traceable.
Control volume, sequence and filing logic — from the first invitation to the verified signature.
Single or bulk sending
Send 200 contracts at once with a click, or route a single confidential agreement with custom configuration.
Flexible volumesPlace signature fields freely
Drag & drop: place signature fields exactly where they belong — for every signer, every time.
Precise placementInvite internal co-signers
Add colleagues, managers or executives as internal co-signers. Full control over role and authentication level.
Internal collaborationSet signing order
Define the exact sequence — aligned with your internal approval policy. Nobody can sign until the previous step is complete.
Merge documents, sign once
Bundle multiple documents into one signing package. Trigger once — all documents are executed together.
One trigger, all docsVerify signature by QR code
Every signed document carries a unique QR code. Scan it at any time to confirm validity and the full audit trail.
From draft to signature in four steps.
Create or import
Generate a contract from a template or import an existing document. Release for pre-review.
Negotiate & approve
Agree on terms in the deal room. Run the internal approval process before the signature is released.
Configure & trigger
Set signature standard, sequence and field placement. Merge documents if needed. Trigger with one click.
Verify & archive
All parties sign in sequence. QR-verified, audit-trailed and automatically stored in your contract archive.
Your infrastructure. Your keys.
Use the native top.legal signature or connect the external provider your team already trusts. Maximum data sovereignty included.
Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)
Maximum data sovereignty. Bring your own encryption keys — only you can decrypt your signed documents. For organisations where data control is non-negotiable.
Supported external providers
Skribble
Swiss QES provider with the highest legal validity in the EU and Switzerland.
Adobe Sign
Globally trusted e-signature platform integrated directly into your {brand} workflow.
YouSign
European e-signature solution with strong eIDAS compliance and data-protection standards.
{brand} Native
Use the built-in signature engine without any external third-party dependency.
FAQ
An electronic signature is a digital method to confirm a person's identity and express their consent to a document. It replaces the handwritten signature and is legally binding in most cases.
Yes, electronic signatures are legally recognised in the EU under the eIDAS regulation and in many other countries under equivalent laws. top.legal supports all three levels of electronic signature under eIDAS.
There are three levels: the simple electronic signature (SES), the advanced electronic signature (AES) and the qualified electronic signature (QES). Each level offers a higher degree of security and legal enforceability.
Our electronic signature uses state-of-the-art encryption technology and is fully compliant with European data protection and security standards. Every signature is cryptographically secured and timestamped.
top.legal is optimised for all devices. You can sign documents conveniently on your smartphone, tablet or desktop computer — anytime and from anywhere.
The entire signing process typically takes just a few minutes. You receive an email with the document, review the content and place your signature with a few clicks.
You can sign almost any type of business document electronically — from employment contracts and NDAs to purchase orders, lease agreements and cooperation agreements.
Electronic signing is included in all top.legal plans. Contact our sales team for individual pricing tailored to your needs.
No more printing. Start closing.
Join hundreds of teams that have replaced their paper-based signing process with top.legal. Setup takes minutes — and the first signature is free.