Principal Contracts Administrator

Summary

Join MeridianLink as a Sr. Contract Manager and lead the contract execution function within the Deal Desk team. You will manage complex Order Form generation, oversee staff-level coordinators, enforce governance policies, and serve as the central authority for order documentation. This role requires close collaboration with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Product teams to ensure compliance and data integrity. You will play a critical part in reducing booking friction, increasing accuracy, and supporting audit readiness. The position involves working on problems of moderate scope, requiring analysis of multiple factors. You will receive little instruction on daily tasks and general guidance on new assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of related experience or equivalent work experience in contract management, deal desk, revenue operations - including drafting, negotiating and advising on various commercial contracts such as Master Service Agreements, Statement of Work, and Sales Orders as well
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on problem solving, anticipating business needs, and providing solutions
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing a large workload with tight timelines while prioritizing responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an impeccable command of the English language

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract workflow design and execution for Sales-led opportunities
• Oversee and mentor Contract Coordinators, ensuring quality and consistency in contract output
• Partner with Legal, Revenue, and Deal Desk Ops to maintain a clause library and enforcement playbooks
• Own non-negotiables within Order Forms (Net30, term lengths, uplift, etc.)
• Generate and deliver Order Forms (OFs) and related documentation in coordination with Sales
• Validate pricing, terms, and product configurations against Deal Desk standards
• Partner with Legal to apply pre-approved clause language and flag deviations
• Track contract status and maintain document integrity through the approval process
• Route approvals per escalation workflows and policy thresholds
• Ensure accurate metadata and document uploads in Salesforce and contract management systems
• Support standardization efforts in language, formatting, and execution timelines
• Assist in creating, managing, and auditing contracting policies, processes, and documentation to ensure compliance with company standards
• Work closely with internal business teams to expedite deal closures with a strong sense of urgency
• Support company-wide efforts to organize, manage, and archive contracts
• Participate in special projects to develop, implement, and enhance processes and policies that improve efficiency and standardization

Benefits

• Potential For Equity-Based Awards
• Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• Robust paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Remote work