Principal Contracts Administrator 1790

Job Summary 

The Sr. Contract Manager will lead the contract execution function within the broader Deal Desk team. This role will assist complex Order Form generation, oversee staff-level coordinators, enforce governance policies, and serve as the central authority for order documentation and cross-functional contract alignment. This is a proactive gatekeeping role which is critical to ensure compliance and integrity of resulting contract data.  This role will work closely with Sales, and will also coordinate regularly with our Legal, Finance, and Product teams.   The role also plays a critical part in reducing booking friction, increasing accuracy, and supporting audit readiness. 

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. 

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

The role will perform simple to moderately difficult aspects independently and support seasoned peers and management on more complex tasks. The individual will develop expertise in the subject area and apply MeridianLink policies and procedures to resolve various issues. The position involves working on problems of moderate scope that require analyzing multiple factors. The individual will receive little instruction on daily tasks and general guidance on new assignments. 

-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. 

MeridianLink has a wonderful culture where people value the work they do and appreciate each other for their contributions. We develop our employees so they can grow professionally by preferring to promote from within. We have an open-door policy with direct access to executives; we want to hear your ideas and what you think. Our company believes that to be productive in the long term, we must have a genuine work-life balance. We understand that employees have families and full lives outside of the office. To that end, we honor their personal commitments.

MeridianLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

MeridianLink runs a comprehensive background check, credit check, and drug test as part of our offer process.

Salary range of $92,000 - $128,000. [It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.] The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law including geographical location.

Meridianlink offers:

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

All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable and as may be amended, terminated, or superseded from time to time.

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