Chinese- English Translator – Interpreter

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks a skilled English-Chinese interpreter/translator to support on-site meetings, negotiations, and day-to-day communications. The role involves translating contracts, marketing materials, and emails with high accuracy and professionalism.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience, is fluent in both English and Chinese, and understands UAE/Middle East market nuances. Excellent cross-cultural communication skills are essential for working in an international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Translation, Linguistics, International Trade, or related fields.
• 2-5 years of experience in translation or business interpretation, preferably in international trade, negotiations, or contract translation.
• Fluent in English and Chinese with strong linguistic accuracy for business documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site interpretation for business meetings and negotiations (Chinese-English).
• Translate company documents, contracts, marketing materials, and emails with accuracy.
• Assist sales and cross-border teams in client communications and order execution.

Skills

English-Chinese interpretation

Translation

Terminology management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Translation or related field

Job description

• Provide on-site interpretation (Chinese-English ) for business meetings, negotiations, and daily communications.
• Translate company documents, contracts, marketing materials, and emails with accuracy and professional standards.
• Deliver high-quality interpretation services during client meetings, exhibitions, and training sessions to ensure smooth communication. Business Support
• Assist the sales team in communicating with international clients, facilitating business cooperation and order execution.
• Participate in cross-border trade negotiations, ensuring a clear understanding of contract terms, business agreements, and technical details.
• Facilitate efficient communication among multinational employees within the company, improving team collaboration.
• Provide culturally adapted translations tailored to the UAE and Middle Eastern market, enhancing client engagement.
• Maintain and organize translated documents for consistency and traceability.
• Develop and update a terminology database to ensure translation accuracy and efficiency.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Translation, Linguistics, International Trade, or related fields.
• 2-5 years of experience in translation or business interpretation, preferably in international trade, business negotiations, or legal contract translation
• Familiar with the UAE and Middle East market culture
• Able to translate between English and Chinese.
• Fluent in English (must be able to work professionally in English).
• Fluent in Chinese (must be able to work professionally in Chinese).
• Strong linguistic accuracy in translating business contracts, legal documents, and trade-related materials.
• Familiarity with international trade terms (e.g., FOB, CIF), business agreements, import/export processes, and related translation standards.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, able to work effectively in an international team environment.