Director, Corporate & Securities & Governance

KBR, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Director of Corporate & Securities to provide strategic legal guidance on securities, governance, and corporate finance matters. You will partner with executive leadership, manage board readiness, and oversee regulatory compliance across domestic and international operations.

The role requires JD from an accredited law school, 10+ years of relevant experience, and ability to lead a team in a complex, global environment with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• International experience preferred.
• 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.

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.

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and active admission to a State Bar

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Director of Corporate & Securities to provide strategic legal guidance on securities, governance, and corporate finance matters. You will partner with executive leadership, manage board readiness, and oversee regulatory compliance across domestic and international operations.

The role requires JD from an accredited law school, 10+ years of relevant experience, and ability to lead a team in a complex, global environment with hybrid work arrangements.