Director, Corporate & Securities

KBR•Houston, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate & Strategic Transactions and Assistant Corporate Secretary, you will be empowered to bring an innovative and solutions-oriented approach to solving complex matters critical to KBR’s success. You will work closely with the Vice President, Corporate & Strategic Transactions, Corporate Secretary team and internal stakeholders across the company to provide legal advice and support on a broad range of securities, corporate, and governance matters.

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
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Successful completion of background check requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance, as applicable.
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

Nice To Haves

International experience preferred

Responsibilities

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.