Manager, Internal Translation

Norton Rose Fulbright; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Employer retirement plan

Premiums paid by firm

Telemedicine services

Wellness allowance

Training & development

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada in Montréal is seeking a Manager, Internal Translation to lead the delivery of multilingual translation services across the firm’s operations, working closely with Marketing and senior leadership.

You will translate, revise, and post-edit a broad range of content, manage a small proofreading team, and coordinate with external vendors to meet deadlines while ensuring high linguistic quality.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in communications, translation, linguistics, or related field.
• 7+ years translating, revising, and managing stakeholders.
• Experience leading language professionals and coordinating with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage translation requests from business services departments and executive stakeholders.
• Translate into French; revise and post-edit French content.
• Ability to work on English-language documents would be an asset.
• Partner with Marketing to support multilingual campaigns and communications initiatives.
• Lead a small team of proofreaders, ensuring quality and productivity.
• Coordinate workflow, resources, and timelines to meet service expectations.
• Liaise between internal clients, senior leadership, and external language providers.
• Adhere to house style, branding, and maintain linguistic standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Client-service orientation

Project management

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Degree in Communications, Translation, Linguistics, or a related field

Tools

Logiterm

Flowfit

Job description

4 days a week in office - Montréal office

The Linguistic Services department translates and revises various documents for clients and for the firm’s business services. Support the work that drives business services success. The Manager, Internal Translation leads the delivery of high-quality translation services in support of the organization's business operations, executive communications, and marketing initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor to business services teams and senior leadership, this role manages translation requests from multiple stakeholders, ensures timely delivery of multilingual content, and maintains the highest standards of linguistic quality. This person reports to the Director, Linguistic Services Leader and is responsible for translating, revising, and post-editing a broad range of firm content, while collaborating closely with Marketing on campaigns, brand messaging, and communication strategies. The role also oversees a small team of proofreaders, manages project timelines and priorities, and coordinates with external language service providers when additional capacity or specialized expertise is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage translation requests from business services departments and executive stakeholders.


• Translate into French; revise and post-edit French content.


• Ability to work on English-language documents would be an asset.


• Partner with Marketing to support multilingual campaigns and communications initiatives.


• Lead a small team of proofreaders, ensuring quality and productivity.


• Coordinate workflow, resources, and timelines to meet service expectations.


• Serve as a liaison between internal clients, senior leadership, and external translation providers.


• Adhere and ensure adherence to house style and branding.


• Maintain linguistic standards, terminology consistency, and quality assurance practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.


• 7+ years of experience in translation, revision, and stakeholder management.


• Previous experience managing or leading a team of language professionals.


• Strong client-service orientation and ability to engage effectively with senior leaders.


• Experience managing projects, competing priorities, and external vendors.


• Ability to work independently and under pressure.


• Ability to manage a high number of requests and shifting priorities.


• Experience working on high-impact, engaging content for internal and external communications.


• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours.


• Being familiar with Logiterm and Flowfit would be an asset


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.


• Previous experience in a professional services environment would be preferred.

Why Join Our Team

• Hybrid work environment


• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution


• Benefit premiums paid by the firm


• Telemedicine services


• Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!


• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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