Attorney, Anti-Corruption Compliance & Business Integrity

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

KBR seeks an experienced attorney to join its Business Integrity team as an Attorney, Anti-Corruption Compliance & Business Integrity. The role provides legal and compliance guidance, conducts due diligence, supports investigations, and helps strengthen the organization's compliance framework across global operations.

The successful candidate will work with legal, finance, procurement and HR to identify corruption risks, develop policies, and ensure governance. A JD and active U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4-7+ years of experience in anti-corruption compliance, corporate compliance, investigations, or related legal practice.
• Experience supporting third-party due diligence, compliance reviews, risk assessments, investigations, or compliance program activities.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and UK Bribery Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal and compliance guidance regarding anti-corruption, ethics, and business conduct risks.
• Conduct third-party due diligence reviews for consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and partners.
• Perform risk-based research and screening using approved due diligence tools and databases.
• Conduct adverse media reviews, sanctions screening, beneficial ownership analysis, and other research.
• Analyze due diligence findings and prepare recommendations for approval, mitigation, or escalation.
• Support internal investigations involving potential violations of anti-corruption laws or company policies.
• Track and manage multiple concurrent compliance reviews and investigations through completion.
• Maintain accurate documentation within compliance management systems.
• Assist with developing and improving compliance policies, controls, and training materials.
• Monitor developments in anti-corruption laws and assess impacts on operations.

Skills

Analytical and investigative

Written and verbal communication

Organizational and project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Practical risk mitigation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active U.S. license to practice law

4–7+ years in anti-corruption compliance or related practice

Tools

Compliance research platforms

Sanctions screening tools

Public records databases

Due diligence platforms

Job description

Attorney, Anti-Corruption Compliance & Business Integrity

KBR is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Business Integrity team as an Attorney, Anti-Corruption Compliance & Business Integrity. This role supports KBR's global business integrity and anti-corruption compliance programs by providing practical legal and compliance guidance, conducting risk-based due diligence reviews, supporting investigations, administering compliance processes, and helping strengthen KBR's compliance framework. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across legal, business, finance, procurement, human resources, and compliance functions to identify and mitigate corruption-related risks associated with third-party relationships, business transactions, and global operations. This position requires strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple compliance matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. This role offers a rare opportunity to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping build and support employment legal strategies, policies, and practices that will position the company for long-term success while serving critical government and commercial missions around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal and compliance guidance regarding anti-corruption, ethics, and business conduct risks, including gifts and hospitality, government interactions, sponsorships, charitable contributions, and conflicts of interest.
• Conduct third-party due diligence reviews for consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, consortium partners, joint venture partners, and other business relationships in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform risk-based research and screening using approved due diligence tools and databases to identify potential anti-corruption, sanctions, reputational, regulatory, and business integrity risks.
• Conduct adverse media reviews, sanctions screening, beneficial ownership analysis, politically exposed person (PEP) reviews, litigation searches, and corporate registry research.
• Analyze due diligence findings, identify potential risk indicators, and prepare recommendations supporting approval, mitigation, monitoring, or escalation decisions.
• Support internal investigations involving potential violations of anti-corruption laws, company policies, conflicts of interest, fraud, or other ethics and compliance concerns.
• Track and manage multiple concurrent compliance reviews, investigations, approvals, and remediation activities through completion.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records within compliance management and third-party risk platforms.
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of compliance policies, procedures, controls, training materials, and governance processes.
• Monitor developments in anti-corruption laws and regulatory expectations and assist in evaluating potential impacts on company operations.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4-7+ years of experience in anti-corruption compliance, corporate compliance, investigations, government contracts, regulatory matters, or related legal practice.
• Experience supporting third-party due diligence, compliance reviews, risk assessments, investigations, or compliance program activities.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, and other applicable anti-corruption laws and regulations.

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to assess risk and identify compliance concerns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience utilizing compliance research platforms, sanctions screening tools, adverse media databases, and public records resources.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Practical, business-focused approach to problem solving and risk mitigation.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across functions and geographic regions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a multinational corporation, government contractor, law firm, consulting firm, or regulatory agency.
• Experience supporting international operations and cross-border business activities.
• Experience utilizing third-party risk management, due diligence, workflow, or case management platforms.
• Experience conducting enhanced due diligence involving government officials, state-owned enterprises, intermediaries, consultants, consortium partners, and joint venture partners.
• Experience reviewing anti-corruption and compliance provisions in commercial agreements and strategic business relationships.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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