Senior Associate General Counsel – Technology & Data

Job Description - Senior Associate General Counsel – Technology & Data (LON03DD)Management Level:Individual Contributor:

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.?

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Extra Holiday Purchase Scheme, Hybrid Working Model & Many More depending on location.

Senior Associate General Counsel – Technology & Data

Role Context:

We are looking for a senior, commercially minded technology lawyer who will act as a lead legal partner to the business, working closely with the teams that are driving Worley's digital strategy. The position is designed for a lawyer who has lived inside a technology organization - supporting the development and commercialization of digital products and solutions, and cyber security issues, on a global scale.

The role sits within the Technology & IP Center of Excellence and will play a critical part in enabling Worley’s Digital strategy while managing complex legal, regulatory and commercial risk across jurisdictions.

You'll be:

Digital Products & Software

•Providing end-to-end legal support for digital platforms, SaaS products, internal tools and data-driven solutions, from concept through build, launch, scale and retirement.

•Advising product, engineering and commercial teams on product lifecycle governance, licensing models and go-to-market strategies.

•Drafting, negotiating and advising on product terms, customer and partner agreements, distribution and reseller arrangements.

Artificial Intelligence

•Leading legal advice on AI product development and deployment, including risk assessment and mitigation for AI-enabled products and tools.

•Advising on global AI regulatory compliance, including the EU AI Act and related international frameworks, and support operationalizing governance frameworks.

•Supporting ethical AI use, algorithmic risk review, human-in-the-loop governance, and AI contracting, including data usage, training, and model risk allocation.

Cyber

•Advising on global cyber regulatory frameworks and obligations, translating legal and regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned guidance for digital products, platforms and customer projects.

•Providing strategic legal input into Worley’s cyber risk posture in digital offerings, ensuring alignment between security commitments, commercial strategy and risk appetite.

•Supporting the development and implementation of standardized cyber contractual frameworks, including security schedules, incident notification obligations and risk allocation provisions.

•Partnering with IT, operations and privacy teams to support incident responses, ensuring alignment between contractual commitments, regulatory requirements and operational priorities.

Digital Procurement

•Leading contract negotiations opposite major technology vendors including Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, Salesforce, AWS and Google, driving consistency in contracting positions and leverage at scale.

•Partnering with procurement, technology and commercial teams to structure deals, optimize commercial outcomes, and manage risk across the contract lifecycle (including renewals, pricing, benchmarking and exit).

You'll have/be:

•A Senior technology lawyer (Extensive PQE) with deep experience supporting software, SaaS or AI-enabled products within a product-led or technology organization.

•Strong commercial instinct, with the ability to balance risk and speed, and make clear, pragmatic calls in ambiguous or fast-moving environments.

•Demonstrated experience structuring and negotiating complex technology transactions, including enterprise software, SaaS, cloud and platform deals, with a focus on driving commercial outcomes, not just risk mitigation.

•Hands on experience advising on AI and data-driven products, including regulatory, contractual and ethical considerations.

•Demonstrated experience advising on cyber security in a commercial and contractual context, including drafting and negotiating security schedules, incident notification obligations and risk allocation provisions, and supporting incident response in coordination with privacy and information security teams.

•Experience working in or closely with procurement functions, with a clear understanding of vendor strategy, pricing dynamics and contract lifecycle management.

Additional Technical Information:

•Requires a law degree from an accredited University and an active license to practice law in at least one Worley jurisdiction, to the extent legally required in the relevant jurisdiction.

Decision Making:

•Makes strategic decisions with broad impact across functions and regions. Advises senior leadership on legal risk and business strategy.

Supervision Received:

•Operates with broad authority and minimal supervision; expected to lead initiatives and influence direction.

Supervision Authority:

•May lead legal or cross-functional teams or task forces on a project basis.

Communication:

•Highly effective communicator both orally and in writing; presents complex strategies to senior management; influences decision-making and drives alignment.

Systems, Processes & Tools:

•May lead development of legal tools, templates, and training programs.

Moving Forward:

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.