Ukrainian & English-speaking Language Specialist

Cross Border Talents; Lisboa; Remote; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Health insurance from day one

Accommodation option in company home

Work-from-home equipment provided

Meal allowance

Holiday and Christmas allowances

Multicultural environment

Job summary

Cross Border Talents is seeking a Ukrainian & English-speaking Language Specialist to provide over-the-phone and video interpretation for a global language services provider. You will interpret in insurance, legal and medical contexts, ensuring accurate, neutral communication for Ukrainian-speaking customers.

The role is remote from Portugal with company accommodation options for international candidates, and includes paid training, health insurance from day one, and a 12-month contract

Qualifications

• C1 level Ukrainian and English (bilingual).
• Strong listening, accuracy and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and professional in sensitive situations.
• Interpreting or customer support experience is an advantage.
• Stable internet connection (cable) if working from home.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpretation between Ukrainian and English via phone and video.
• Interpret in insurance, legal and medical settings.
• Convey messages accurately and neutrally.
• Handle technical terminology and sensitive conversations with discretion.
• Work from home with equipment provided.

Skills

Ukrainian (C1)

English (C1)

Listening skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Location: Portugal (Lisbon area)
Work Model: Remote (home office), company accommodation option available for international candidates
Schedule: Rotating shifts, 24/7 | 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are looking for a Ukrainian & English-speaking Language Specialist to join an international team in Portugal. You will provide professional over-the-phone and video interpretation for a leading global language services provider, helping organizations communicate accurately with their Ukrainian-speaking customers, patients and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpretation between Ukrainian and English via phone and video


• Interpret in specialized fields such as insurance, legal and medical (general and forensic) settings


• Convey the message accurately and completely, in a neutral and professional manner


• Handle technical terminology and sensitive conversations with discretion


• Work from home with the equipment provided

Requirements

• C1 level Ukrainian and English (bilingual)


• Strong listening, accuracy and communication skills


• Ability to stay calm and professional in sensitive situations


• Interpreting or customer support experience is an advantage


• Stable internet connection (cable connection, no Wi‑Fi) if working from a private apartment


• Willingness to relocate to Portugal

What We Offer

• Paid training (3 weeks, held in English) and onboarding


• Employment contract with a foreseeable duration of 12 months, extendable for up to an additional 12 months


• Health insurance from day one of the employment contract


• Accommodation option in a company apartment (for candidates currently living more than 100 km from the workplace)


• Work-from-home equipment provided (PC, screen, headset, keyboard and mouse)


• Meal allowance


• Holiday and Christmas allowances


• Multicultural environment with career growth