Vice President, Corporate & Compliance and Assistant Corporate Secretary

KBR, Inc.•Arlington, VA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board, ensuring strong governance, disciplined transaction execution, and a robust compliance framework that enables business growth while protecting the company. You will lead a global, cross-functional organization that integrates governance, legal execution, and compliance risk management into a cohesive, business-aligned function. This role would ultimately be part of a new company that is spinning off from KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active admission to at least one U.S. State Bar.
12+ years of progressive legal experience, including significant tenure within a leading law firm and/or a publicly traded company.
Demonstrated expertise in public company governance, securities law, Board and committee support, strategic transactions, and enterprise compliance programs.
Deep knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, NYSE listing standards, and evolving corporate governance best practices.
Proven experience leading or supporting global ethics and compliance programs, including anti-corruption, third-party risk management, internal investigations, international trade compliance, and data privacy.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex legal and regulatory matters into practical, risk-balanced guidance for senior leadership.
Excellent judgment and executive presence, with the ability to influence and advise executive teams and Boards of Directors on high-impact legal and compliance issues.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
Track record of leading, developing, and retaining high-performing teams, while effectively managing outside counsel and optimizing legal spend.
Results-oriented and collaborative leadership style, with a focus on driving accountability, process improvement, and operational excellence.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global, and highly regulated environment, managing competing priorities with sound decision-making.
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

Experience advising on complex corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, and cross-border initiatives, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to executive leadership, with enterprise-wide responsibility for corporate, securities, governance, and compliance legal matters for a NYSE-listed global organization.
As a key member of the General Counsel’s leadership team, help shape function strategy, align enterprise priorities, and drive the effective delivery of legal and compliance services.
Lead governance support for the Board of Directors and its committees, including preparation of materials, resolutions, minutes, charters, and adherence to evolving governance best practices.
Oversee compliance with SEC and NYSE requirements, including periodic filings, proxy statements, Section 16 reporting, and maintenance of robust disclosure controls in alignment with Regulation FD.
Serve as Chief Compliance Officer, leading a comprehensive global ethics and compliance program encompassing data privacy governance, risk assessments, policy development, training, monitoring, reporting, and continuous enhancement.
Oversee the ethics helpline and internal investigations process, ensuring timely, consistent resolution and appropriate remediation in collaboration with Legal, HR, Internal Audit, Security, and business leadership.
Direct compliance due diligence and advise on anti-corruption, sanctions, export controls, and trade compliance frameworks; coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and disclosures.
Partner with senior business leaders on complex strategic initiatives, including M&A, joint ventures, and other significant corporate and commercial transactions.
Provide legal oversight for capital markets and corporate finance activities, including securities offerings, debt instruments, credit facilities, and related disclosures.
Advise on executive and equity compensation programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, governance standards, and disclosure obligations.
Support investor communications and disclosure strategy, including earnings materials, shareholder engagement, and monitoring of regulatory and governance developments.
Provide oversight and guidance on domestic and international subsidiary structures, governance frameworks, and management practices.
Lead, develop, and mentor the corporate and compliance legal team while managing external counsel, optimizing resource allocation, and driving process improvement and cost discipline.
Support the General Counsel in executing strategic priorities and addressing emerging legal and compliance matters as required.