Senior Legal Linguist, Russian

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Execute copy-editing tasks for designated projects or accounts

• Conduct translation tasks as needed

• Act as the lead linguist on assigned accounts

• Manage deliveries translated either internally or by external partners into Russian

• Create, oversee, and sustain glossaries, style guides, and work instructions

• Address project-related inquiries

• Enhance team collaboration and resolve terminology and language issues

• Liaise with freelancers, agencies, and internal linguists

• Evaluate and qualify new freelancers and vendors

• Develop and mentor internal linguists and freelancers in alignment with account needs and Welo Global standards

• Engage with clients regarding linguistic topics

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of work processes

• Recommend process improvements

• Meet or surpass productivity, timely delivery, and quality benchmarks

• Accomplish objectives set by the Team Manager

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Translation, Applied Languages, Linguistics, or a related discipline — or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Native-level fluency in Russian

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken

• Over 8 years of relevant experience in translation, localization, editing, or content creation

• More than 5 years of experience in linguistic review and copy-editing

• Comprehensive understanding of the localization process

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, including intellectual property, patents, agreements, trademarks, copyright, and IP litigation

• Experience as a subject-matter expert for specific content specialties, service lines, and processes

• Proficient user of standard CAT tools such as XTM and SDL Trados Studio

• Familiarity with issue-tracking and query-management tools like JIRA

• Proficient user of Windows and Office applications

• Quick learner of new localization tools and applications

• Ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback

• Capacity to coordinate internal and external translators

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Willingness and ability to train and mentor others and share knowledge

• Capability to work under tight deadlines

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Proficient in presenting information effectively and addressing questions from managers, clients, and linguists

• Ability, willingness, and experience in engaging with customers at various levels

• Skill in resolving practical problems and managing diverse concrete situations with limited standardization

• Ability to collaborate within a virtual team

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment

• Remote work arrangement