Group General Counsel, Regulatory Compliance

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Role

Location:

Houston, TX

Provides enterprise‑wide legal leadership to protect the organization's legal, regulatory, and ethical interests and to ensure operations are conducted in full compliance with applicable global laws and regulations. Acts as an advisor to executive management and the Board on regulatory risk, compliance strategy, and enforcement matters. Leads and oversees the global regulatory compliance function and legal department operations, embedding a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and regulatory excellence across the organization.

Identifies, analyses, and mitigates legal and regulatory risks; drafts and oversees key policies and frameworks; presents clear, practical recommendations to senior leadership; and assures compliance across all jurisdictions in which the company operates. May manage and coordinate attorneys and compliance professionals across multiple legal and regulatory specializations.

As Worley advances its purpose of delivering a more sustainable world, the role of Group General Counsel, Regulatory Compliance is critical to enabling compliant, resilient, and sustainable global operations. This role provides enterprise‑wide leadership for regulatory compliance across all regions, business lines, and projects, including trade and sanctions, anti‑bribery and corruption, competition/antitrust, employment, data protection, and industry‑specific regulatory regimes.

The Group General Counsel, Regulatory Compliance, serves as both a trusted legal advisor and strategic partner, designing and implementing global compliance frameworks that anticipate regulatory change, manage enforcement risk, and support business growth. The role ensures that regulatory compliance is embedded into operational decision‑making, project execution, and strategic planning, while fostering a strong culture of ethics and accountability across Worley’s global footprint.

Develops and oversees implementation of global regulatory compliance strategies, programs, and policies with material impact on the organization’s risk profile and business outcomes. Exercises significant judgment in managing regulatory risk, enforcement exposure, and compliance trade‑offs. Works frequently with executive management and the Board on matters influencing global strategy, risk appetite, and long‑term sustainability.

Operates with broad management authority and autonomy. Guided by general objectives, policies, and governance frameworks established by executive leadership and the Board. Performance is reviewed primarily for alignment with company strategy, risk management objectives, and ethical standards.

Leads a global team of legal compliance professionals through direct and indirect reporting lines. Responsible for the selection, development, performance management, and remuneration of staff. Sets the compliance vision, operating model, and long‑term capability roadmap for the organization.

Effectively communicates complex regulatory issues, risk assessments, and compliance strategies to executive management and the Board. Influences senior stakeholders through clear, pragmatic advice. Demonstrates a collaborative, participative leadership style and strong cultural intelligence in multi‑national and multi‑jurisdictional environments.

Expert understanding of global compliance systems, risk assessment methodologies, investigations processes, reporting mechanisms, and regulatory monitoring tools. Leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, systems, and controls. Capable of teaching and mentoring others to elevate…