About Worley
Worley is a global qualified services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.
We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets, solving complex problems with data‑centric solutions from planning to decommissioning and remediation.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate General Counsel – IP to join Worley’s newly established Technology & IP Centre of Excellence (CoE). The role will lead the management, protection, and commercialisation of Worley’s intellectual property portfolio and support the company’s innovation and digital transformation agenda globally.
Responsibilities
- IP Portfolio Management
- Lead the development, protection, and ongoing management of Worley’s global IP portfolio (patents, trade marks, copyrights, know‑how, data, and proprietary products and solutions).
- Establish IP registration, maintenance, and renewal processes, including coordination with external counsel.
- Conduct IP audits and develop an IP classification and valuation framework aligned with business priorities.
- IP Structuring & Commercialisation
- Develop and implement group‑wide IP structuring strategies to ensure legal ownership, tax, and operational alignment (in coordination with Tax, Finance, and Corporate functions).
- Advise on IP ownership and licensing in joint ventures, collaborations, digital solutions, and technology‑enabled projects.
- Support technology commercialisation initiatives, including spin‑outs, licensing programmes, and partnership models.
- Transfer Pricing & Cross‑Border Alignment
- Partner with Tax to ensure IP ownership and exploitation models align with global transfer pricing arrangements and intercompany agreements.
- Advise on IP flows and cross‑border transactions relating to royalties, cost sharing, and R&D; allocations.
- Innovation & Capability Building
- Support Worley’s Advanced Development Lab (ADL) and Innovation team on IP strategy, protection of emerging technologies (including AI and data‑driven solutions), and defensible IP positions.
- Provide thought leadership on IP strategy for digital products, software, and data models.
- Develop and deliver internal IP education and awareness programs across the business.
- Governance, Policy & Training
- Lead the development of Worley’s IP policy framework, playbooks, and training modules as part of the Technology & IP CoE.
- Support integration of IP considerations into AI governance, software procurement, and technology contracting frameworks.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the business on IP risks, opportunities, and compliance.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Law degree with relevant post‑qualification experience.
- Commercially minded lawyer with a strong understanding of intellectual property, technology, and innovation in a complex multinational environment.
- Strong expertise in intellectual property law, including IP ownership, licensing, protection, and commercialisation.
- Experience with IP structuring and alignment with transfer pricing frameworks.
- Familiarity with technology‑driven businesses.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate across global business, tax, and innovation teams.
- Solid project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the energy, resources, or engineering sectors.
- Exposure to digital product development, AI, or data‑driven innovation.
- Experience with IP valuation, tax planning, or corporate structuring.
Additional Information
- Location: Australia (Sydney, Melbourne or Perth), London or Houston (Hybrid).
- Reports to: Group General Counsel – Technology & IP.
- Job type: Full‑time, Employee, Manager level.
Workplace Culture
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.
Additional Notes
No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.
Job Posting Details
Job posting date: October 25, 2025
Unposting date: November 25, 2025
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