Director, Corporate & Securities

Director, Corporate & Securities Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate & Strategic Transactions and Assistant Corporate Secretary, you will bring an innovative, solutions-oriented approach to solving complex matters critical to KBR’s success. You will work closely with the Corporate Secretary team and internal stakeholders to provide legal advice and support on a broad range of securities, corporate, and governance matters. Key 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 Treasury 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 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. Basic 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. Skills & Competencies 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. Additional Requirements Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Successful completion of background check requirements. Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance, as applicable. Location & Travel Preferred location is Greater Houston, TX or Washington D.C.-Baltimore area. Flexible work arrangements including hybrid, remote, and virtual delivery. Compensation & Benefits KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Compensation may include sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. EEO Statement KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. 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. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr KBR, Inc