Director, Legal

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KBR is seeking a dynamic and motivated Director, Legal to join our Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) business. This individual will report directly to the Vice President, Legal – MTS and serve as the principal legal advisor to KBR business leadership.

The Director, Legal will provide expert counsel on all aspects of U.S. government contracting, subcontracting, procurement, and related compliance matters. This role requires a seasoned leader who can both advise senior stakeholders and lead a team of contracts and procurement professionals, ensuring efficient and effective departmental operations.

As a key member of the MTS Legal & Contracts leadership team, the selected candidate will also collaborate across MTS business units to ensure consistent, high-quality legal and contracting support that aligns with KBR’s standards of excellence and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as legal and contractual advisor to KBR  management, providing guidance on all aspects of government contracting, subcontracting, procurement, and compliance.
• Review, analyze, and approve significant or unique contract terms to ensure legal compliance, identify risk, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Lead and manage a team of contracts professionals, overseeing performance, development, training, and resource allocation.
• Support and lead negotiation of complex contracts, subcontracts, proposals, and strategic agreements.
• Provide legal support for bid protest decisions, oversee related litigation, and manage outside counsel.
• Monitor and interpret evolving legal and regulatory requirements, including FAR/DFARS, and ensure timely updates to internal processes.
• Support internal and external audits, government investigations, and compliance reviews involving KBR operations.
• Lead and modernize contracting and procurement policies, tools, and systems to ensure efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
• Maintain a government-approved purchasing system, ensuring adherence to regulatory and business standards.
• Support merger and acquisition activity, including due diligence and integration planning from a legal and contracts perspective.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with government contracting officers, internal business units, and cross-functional peers across the MTS division.

Qualifications & Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited U.S. law school.
• License in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• At least 8 years of legal experience in government contracting, with in-house experience being a plus.
• Experience managing a contracts department within a government contractor organization.
• In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to government contracting, including proposal preparation, contract terms, the FAR/DFARS, and other U.S. government procurement-related laws and regulations.
• Experience in merger/acquisition due diligence and transactions.
• Experience conducting or supporting legal investigations.
• Ability to convey complex government contracting and legal concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with employment and labor law.
• Experience with prosecuting and defending bid protests and working with the DCAA and DCMA on cost and audit matters.
• Experience mentoring government contracts professionals in negotiation of contract terms and identification and mitigation of terms that impose risk.
• Strong business acumen and judgment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Executive-level written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels and across all functions within an organization.
• Strong organizational and people management skills.
• Effective team-focused behavior and professional demeanor.

*Security Requirements: Must have active TS/SCI security clearance. 

Why Join KBR?

At KBR, We Deliver – Together. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect, and Grow. Our Zero Harm culture and People First approach shape everything we do, from how we lead to how we serve our clients and each other.

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 of 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.