Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie serves as a Professorial Fellow at Merton College and holds the dual role of Director of Legal Services & General Counsel for the University of Oxford. In his capacity as General Counsel, he leads the university's central legal department, providing strategic oversight on critical legal matters including contract law, employment regulations, intellectual property, data protection, and institutional compliance across all university divisions.

His professional expertise centers on higher education legal frameworks and university governance structures, with specialized focus on navigating complex regulatory environments in elite academic institutions. As a Professorial Fellow, he contributes to Merton College's academic governance while maintaining operational responsibility for the university's legal strategy and risk mitigation.

Mr Mackie's work bridges academic administration and legal practice, ensuring the University of Oxford maintains legal integrity in its global operations, research partnerships, and institutional decision-making processes through rigorous application of legal standards.