Leigh Chalmers

Leigh, a University of Edinburgh graduate, joined the University in 2014 as the University’s first Director of Legal Services, having enjoyed a successful career as a private practice lawyer. She has been in her current post since September 2022. 

She specialised in intellectual property law and was recognised as an education sector expert by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners legal directories. She took on leadership of the University Internal Audit function in 2019 and became Deputy Secretary, Governance and Legal in 2020. 

As University Secretary, Leigh’s remit includes the University’s governance and planning processes, student administration, international activity, student recruitment and admissions, communications, development and alumni activity and legal and information compliance services.