Senior Attorney, Anti-Corruption Compliance & Business Integrity

KBR•Houston, VA

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About The Position

KBR is seeking a highly experienced attorney to join its Business Integrity team as a Senior Attorney, Anti-Corruption Compliance & Business Integrity. The role advises on and supports KBR’s global anti-corruption and business integrity program through legal counseling, complex risk assessments, investigations, third-party due diligence oversight, compliance program enhancement, and strategic advisory support. The Senior Attorney independently manages complex and high-risk compliance matters, advises senior stakeholders on anti-corruption and ethics risks, supports enterprise-wide compliance initiatives, and helps evolve KBR’s global compliance framework. The role requires deep anti-corruption law expertise, sound judgment, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to influence business decisions in a global environment. Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business, expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. The position offers an opportunity to join during a period of growth and transformation and help build and support employment legal strategies, policies, and practices while serving government and commercial missions around the world.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 7 years of experience in anti-corruption compliance, corporate compliance, investigations, government contracts, regulatory enforcement, or related legal practice.
Significant experience independently managing complex compliance matters and advising stakeholders on high-risk legal and regulatory issues.
Advanced knowledge of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act, and other international anti-corruption laws and regulations.
Experience conducting complex due diligence reviews, investigations, compliance assessments, and compliance program management activities.
Sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.
Strong risk assessment, investigative, and analytical capabilities.
Experience using advanced due diligence technologies, screening tools, workflow systems, and compliance management platforms.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong project leadership and organizational capabilities.
Ability to influence decisions and build credibility with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Practical, commercially focused approach to managing legal and compliance risks in a global business environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting compliance programs within multinational organizations and government contractors.
Experience with enterprise third-party risk management programs and global compliance frameworks.
Experience conducting enhanced and investigative due diligence involving government officials, state-owned enterprises, intermediaries, and strategic partners.
Experience with compliance technologies such as LexisNexis, Moody’s, denied-party screening systems, case management applications, and third-party risk platforms.
Experience supporting cross-border investigations, mergers and acquisitions due diligence, and other complex international compliance matters.
Experience leading compliance initiatives, process improvements, or program enhancement projects with enterprise-wide impact.

Responsibilities

Advise business leaders, legal colleagues, and functional stakeholders on anti-corruption, ethics, and business conduct risks.
Independently manage complex, sensitive, and high-risk compliance matters involving global operations, government customers, strategic business partners, and significant commercial transactions.
Lead risk-based due diligence reviews involving consultants, intermediaries, joint venture partners, consortium participants, acquisition targets, distributors, agents, and other high-risk third parties.
Evaluate due diligence findings, identify material compliance risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies, contractual safeguards, monitoring requirements, and remediation plans.
Oversee and continuously improve anti-corruption due diligence and compliance management systems, including workflows, governance, reporting, and compliance oversight.
Conduct and lead internal investigations into alleged anti-corruption law violations, fraud, conflicts of interest, business misconduct, and related compliance concerns.
Review and advise on anti-corruption provisions in commercial agreements, subcontractor arrangements, consortium agreements, joint venture agreements, strategic partnerships, and other business transactions.
Partner with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, Internal Audit, International Trade Compliance, and business leadership to support compliance throughout the business lifecycle.
Identify emerging compliance risks and regulatory developments and recommend program enhancements and risk mitigation initiatives.
Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, controls, governance structures, and compliance program improvements.
Develop and present metrics, dashboards, trend analyses, and risk reporting to compliance leadership and business stakeholders.
Mentor and provide guidance and subject matter expertise to compliance professionals and cross-functional partners on complex anti-corruption matters.

Benefits

401K plan with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Flexible spending account
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Professional training and development
Potential sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, depending on job title or level and internal policy or contractual designation