General Counsel and Director of Legal Services appointed

The University has appointed Louise Kelso as General Counsel and Director of Legal Services, within the University Secretary’s Group.

Expertise

Prior to joining the University, Louise was a solicitor in private practice for over 20 years and a trusted adviser to clients in the education, professional and insurance sectors. She is accredited as both a mediator and a professional negligence law specialist, with expertise across a broad range of legal issues and has many years’ experience of advising the university sector.

Strategic Importance

The role of General Counsel and Director of Legal Services is a senior post of strategic importance to the University. Louise will provide advice and guidance on a wide range of legal issues, while leading our in-house Legal Services team and managing external legal support where necessary.

I am delighted to take up this appointment with such a prestigious institution.  I am particularly looking forward to being able to contribute to the University’s strategic goals and in doing so, embracing its values around research, teaching, and social and civic responsibility.

Related links

University Secretary's Group | The University of Edinburgh