Senior Commercial Contracts Negotiator

Smiths Detection Group; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Smiths Detection in Edgewood, MD seeks a Commercial Contracts Specialist to bridge Sales and Legal, negotiating high‑value agreements and ensuring compliant execution. You will manage contract reviews, terms, and renewals, coordinating with Procurement, Finance, and other teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and experience with contract lifecycle tools, plus strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills to protect the company from risk and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Strong contract negotiation skills for complex, high‑value agreements.
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to identify risks and mitigate them effectively.
• Experience with government contracting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Sales and Legal to negotiate and execute contracts.
• Lead commercial review and negotiation of large, complex contracts.
• Own contract movement through internal reviews and approvals.
• Maintain centralized records of active agreements and renewal opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve templates and workflows.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Communication

Organization

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

Smiths Detection in Edgewood, MD seeks a Commercial Contracts Specialist to bridge Sales and Legal, negotiating high‑value agreements and ensuring compliant execution. You will manage contract reviews, terms, and renewals, coordinating with Procurement, Finance, and other teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and experience with contract lifecycle tools, plus strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills to protect the company from risk and improve processes.