Senior Director, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Compliance

Trinzic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR seeks a seasoned Director of Business Integrity to lead the global anti-corruption compliance functions, investigations, and ethics program. The role requires directing a high-performing team, collaborating with senior leadership, and upholding the highest standards of integrity across the organization.

Candidate must possess a J.D. and extensive legal experience, including leadership in compliance, investigations, and in-house ethics.

Qualifications

• J.D. required from an accredited law school and active bar admission in Texas or another U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 20+ years as a practicing attorney, including at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in anti-corruption, compliance programs, and investigations.
• In-house ethics/compliance experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills for executives and boards.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and integrity.
• Able to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor investigators, compliance specialists, and a senior anti-corruption attorney.
• Oversee confidential reporting programs (hotline, email, mailboxes) and case management.
• Direct investigations into alleged violations of the Code of Business Conduct and determine remediation.
• Collaborate with HR and senior leadership on outcomes and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee ethics training and track compliance education for employees.
• Manage conflicts of interest certifications and training records.
• Analyze trends and provide analytics to improve the program.
• Prepare reports for senior management, Audit Committee, and Board.
• Provide legal guidance on ethics and anti-corruption compliance matters.
• Oversee due diligence and approvals for high-risk third parties and external counsel as needed.
• Promote an ethical culture through internal communications and benchmarking.

Skills

Anti-corruption law expertise

Compliance program leadership

Investigations

In-house ethics & compliance

Communication skills

Written communication

Discretion & integrity

Cross-functional leadership

Team management

Legal risk assessment

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

KBR seeks a seasoned Director of Business Integrity to lead the global anti-corruption compliance functions, investigations, and ethics program. The role requires directing a high-performing team, collaborating with senior leadership, and upholding the highest standards of integrity across the organization.

Candidate must possess a J.D. and extensive legal experience, including leadership in compliance, investigations, and in-house ethics.