Director, Corporate & Securities

KBR, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are KBR. When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and Sustainability Platform. At KBR, we partner with clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive science, technology and engineering solutions to governments as well as the top tier commercial clients in green hydrogen and green ammonia. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our approximately 37,000 employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis. Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions. As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution. We Are Legal. We take on any legal or related task. Every day we work across many different jurisdictions and interface with many different cultures. Our versatility is reflected in our strong commercial awareness and ability to adapt to the circumstances at hand, to provide solid practical legal and commercially focused solutions.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and active admission to a State Bar
10+ years of relevant experience, including at a U.S. federal agency, national law firm, and/or in-house at a publicly traded company
Strategic thinker and creative problem solver with experience advising senior leadership on business-critical legal matters.
Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Collaborative, inclusive, and team-oriented mindset
Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including talent development and process improvement
Ability to build credibility and trust across all levels of the organization
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to high standards
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Successful completion of background check requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

International experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Board of Directors by preparing meeting materials, resolutions, minutes, and related documentation.
Lead corporate and securities regulatory compliance initiatives.
Partner with Investor Relations, Finance and Accounting, and Human Resources to ensure timely compliance with corporate and securities laws, NYSE requirements, executive compensation and employee benefits practices, and domestic and international subsidiary governance.
Collaborate with Mergers & Acquisitions, New Ventures, and business groups to structure and negotiate transactions and strategic business initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to executive leadership, delivering corporate and U.S. securities legal support for an NYSE-listed global company.
Support Board of Directors operations, including preparation of meeting materials, minutes, consents, resolutions, certificates, charters, and governance policies.
Ensure compliance with U.S. securities laws and NYSE requirements, including oversight of current and periodic filings, proxy statements, and Section 16 reporting.
Partner with business leaders to structure and negotiate transactions, investments, and strategic business initiatives.
Advise on securities law and corporate governance matters, including insider trading compliance, Regulation FD, SOX, and antitrust considerations.
Support capital markets activities, including securities offerings and preparation of related documentation.
Advise on corporate finance transactions, including credit facilities and public debt offerings.
Collaborate with the Treasury team on banking resolutions, guarantees, and other financial documentation.
Advise on executive compensation, employee benefits, and equity programs, including design, administration, and required disclosures.
Partner with Accounting and Investor Relations on earnings releases, investor communications, disclosure matters, and shareholder proposals.
Monitor and interpret regulatory and market developments, including changes in laws, listing standards, and corporate governance practices, and recommend appropriate actions.
Oversee subsidiary governance, including domestic and international structure, compliance, vendor management, and process improvements, including technology implementation.
Coordinate with and manage outside counsel, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective cost management.
Lead, mentor, and develop corporate and securities legal team members, including paraprofessionals.
Support additional initiatives and special projects as assigned by the General Counsel or Vice President, Corporate & Strategic Transactions.