Global Marketing Counsel

Arbex; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Cycle to work scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Job summary

ARBEX is seeking a Global Marketing Counsel to provide commercially astute legal leadership for global growth and product development from ideation through launch. You will partner with marketing, innovation and compliance teams to enable compliant, consumer-focused product development and advertising while managing risk and protecting the enterprise.

You will report to the Corporate General Counsel, operate as an individual contributor, and help shape global legal strategy and governance in a

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice law with significant international experience.
• Experience advising on marketing, advertising, and regulatory matters.
• Fluency in English for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal leadership to support global marketing, advertising and product innovation from ideation through launch.
• Partner with Global Growth and Innovation to advise on advertising, marketing and consumer-facing legal matters worldwide.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Licensed to practice law

Job description

Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and WypAll®. At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.

Settling for just any role isn't you, and it isn't us either. Being Unstoppable Together calls for a particular kind of person and teams who genuinely care about making a difference. Here, you'll channel your professional expertise, talent, and drive into building and managing a portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide.

About You

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

As the Global Marketing Counsel, you will provide commercially astute legal leadership to support global growth and innovation initiatives. You will partner closely with marketing, innovation and compliance teams to enable compliant, consumer‑focused product development and advertising, from ideation through launch, while managing risk and protecting the enterprise. It starts with YOU

You will report directly to the Corporate General Counsel and will be an individual contributor (no direct reports).

Location

we can offer a hybrid model (on remote / Office) for candidates already based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to support global marketing, advertising and product innovation activities from ideation through commercialization, including claims development and substantiation.
• Partner closely with Global Growth and Innovation organizations, acting as a trusted advisor and active leader on advertising, marketing and consumer‑facing legal matters worldwide.
• Anticipate, assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risk to enable business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies.
• Defend, supervise, and manage advertising‑related claims and disputes, including oversight of outside counsel, regulatory inquiries and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with Innovation teams and Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel to ensure appropriate protection of intellectual property arising from new products and technologies.
• Lead and influence cross‑functional and global legal projects through strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Serve as a key member of the IFP Legal Team, contributing to global legal strategy and governance.
• Manage and supervise the Supply Chain Counsel, providing guidance, development and performance leadership.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Qualified to practice law with significant previous experience in an international company or law firm.
• Strong experience advising on marketing, advertising, and regulatory matters, ideally within a global FMCG environment.
• Fluency in English with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• In‑depth experience supporting innovation‑driven businesses, including claims development, data privacy and IP protection.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to operate as a trusted business partner in a matrixed, global organization.
• Proven leadership and people‑management experience within a legal or compliance function.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then ARBEX is the place for you.

We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance. Our belief in promoting a healthy work-life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well-being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme.

Certain benefits, such as flexible work schedules and parental leave, can be tailored to meet specific individual needs, giving our employees the flexibility to manage their commitments inside and outside of work. We are proud to be rated as a top 100 workplace for working mothers for two years in a row.

Flex That Works at ARBEX

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

And finally, the fine print….

For ARBEX to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that shape the future of tissue and hygiene, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our consumers.When you bring your original thinking to ARBEX, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role.