Worley is a global professional services company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1971, it provides engineering, project management, asset management, consulting, procurement, construction, operations, and decommissioning solutions to clients in the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The firm operates in more than 40 countries and employs over 45,500 people, generating annual revenue of approximately $12 billion.
The company's work spans both conventional and low-carbon energy, including offshore and onshore oil, renewable energy, hydrogen, nuclear power, and battery materials. It describes its role as helping customers navigate the complexity of the energy transition, bridging traditional and emerging energy sources. Its technical capabilities include AI-enabled delivery across the project lifecycle.
For legal professionals, Worley's scale and geographic reach present a complex operating environment. With projects and operations across more than 40 countries, the company's legal function must address cross-border regulatory frameworks, large-scale engineering and construction contracts, and the evolving legal landscape surrounding energy transition and sustainability.
