Sr. Counsel - Business Integrity Investigations

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Sr. Counsel - Business Integrity Investigations

Job Posting Description

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

Reporting to the Director, Business Integrity, the position will support KBR’s Business Integrity program within the Legal Department.  The Business Integrity program ensures compliance with laws and promotes a corporate culture of ethics and integrity.  The Business Integrity team is responsible for implementing KBR’s Code of Business Conduct and Anti-Corruption Compliance Program, performing third-party due diligence, maintaining the Ethics Hotline, conducting internal investigations, providing Ethics and Compliance training. 

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Responsible for managing, planning and carrying out sensitive and complex investigations, investigative support operations and investigative projects, including employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, fraud, corruption, theft, insider threats, and conflicts of interest.
• Monitor and manage the company-wide confidential reporting program (Hotline, functional e-mail box and P.O. Box and the Board of Directors functional e-mail box and P.O. box).
• Oversee and conduct Business Integrity investigations into alleged violations of the Code of Business Conduct and company policies and procedures, analyze root cause of misconduct and make recommendations for remediation including disciplinary action.
• Interact with senior managers regarding investigations progress, conclusions and recommendations.
• Oversee Business Integrity case management system and assign cases for investigation.
• Direct Non-Code matters received to appropriate departments (HR, Security, etc.)
• Promote an ethical culture through communication, training, and networking with other companies who have an Ethics and Compliance program.
• Conduct trend analysis and data analytics of compliance data to improve Business Integrity program and support business needs.
• Assist with preparing monthly status reports of new, pending and closed matters for senior management.
• Assist with biweekly reports of new Code matters for submission to the Chair of the Audit Committee.
• Assist with quarterly reports of reportable matters for the Internal Controls Committee, Audit Committee and the Board.
• Provide advice concerning the Code of Business Conduct to ensure development, interpretation, and implementation of ethics and compliance strategies, policies and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Law degree – Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas or other US state/jurisdiction.
• 15 years of experience conducting corporate investigations at a law firm or in-house; experience managing/leading investigation teams is preferred.
• Strong communicator - including presentations, and one-on-one interactions with executives and employees of all levels.
• Strong writing abilities, including with investigative reports, reports to management and brief but accurate summaries of comp