Spanish Patent Language Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Translate, copy-edit, and review intricate patent and legal documents from English to Spanish.

• Conduct copy-editing tasks on designated projects or accounts.

• Execute translation tasks as requested.

• Act as the primary linguist for assigned accounts.

• Oversee deliveries translated either internally or by external partners into the target language.

• Create, manage, and maintain glossaries, style guides, and work instructions.

• Handle project-related inquiries and address terminology and language issues.

• Collaborate with freelancers, agencies, and internal linguists.

• Evaluate and qualify new freelancers and vendors.

• Develop and provide training for internal linguists and freelancers.

• Engage with clients regarding linguistic issues.

• Participate in and suggest enhancements to work processes.

• Meet or surpass productivity, timely delivery, and quality KPIs.

• Accomplish objectives set by the team manager.

• Collaborate with Quality, Program Squads, Talent, vendors, and other stakeholders.

• Monitor translation costs to ensure adherence to budget.

• Support editing, error arbitration, and quality initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and quality standards for client deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Alternative qualification: university degree in a different field plus 2 years of full-time translation experience, or 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.

• Native-level fluency in Spanish and proficient English, both written and spoken.

• Experience in patent translation and knowledge of patents.

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

• More than 5 years of review experience.

• Comprehensive understanding of the localization process.

• Excellent knowledge of terminology across various subjects.

• Subject-matter expertise in assigned content specialties, service lines, and processes.

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

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

• Ability to quickly adapt to new localization tools and applications.

• Strong proficiency in Windows and Office applications.

• Capability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.

• Skill in coordinating both internal and external translators.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.

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

• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to present information and respond to inquiries from managers, clients, and linguists.

• Experience and willingness to communicate with customers at various levels.

• Ability to address practical problems with limited standardization.

• Capacity to work effectively in a virtual team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Access to ongoing professional development and training.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.