Remote Brazilian Portuguese Patent Language Lead

Welocalize, Inc; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc is seeking a Brazilian Portuguese Patent Language Lead to manage translation and copy-editing tasks for complex patent content. The role coordinates with freelancers and internal teams to ensure terminology accuracy and timely deliveries, while maintaining language resources and style guides.

The position requires a strong background in translation/localization with 8+ years of experience, leading projects, and deep knowledge of potential clients’ fields.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and native fluency in Brazilian Portuguese
• 8+ years of translation/localization/editing or content writing experience
• 5+ years of review experience
• Thorough understanding of the localization process and terminology

Responsibilities

• Perform copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
• Perform on-demand translation tasks
• Lead linguist on assigned accounts
• Own deliveries translated internally or by external partners
• Prepare and maintain language materials (glossaries, style guides) up to quality standards
• Coordinate with freelancers, agencies and internal linguists
• Test and qualify new freelancers and vendors
• Develop and train internal linguists and freelancers
• Interact with clients on linguistic matters
• Propose process improvements
• Meet KPIs for productivity, on-time delivery, and quality
• Engage in broader team quality initiatives

Skills

Fluent English

Brazilian Portuguese

Translation/localization/editing

CAT tools

JIRA

Content writing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages

Tools

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

Job description

Welocalize, Inc is seeking a Brazilian Portuguese Patent Language Lead to manage translation and copy-editing tasks for complex patent content. The role coordinates with freelancers and internal teams to ensure terminology accuracy and timely deliveries, while maintaining language resources and style guides.

The position requires a strong background in translation/localization with 8+ years of experience, leading projects, and deep knowledge of potential clients’ fields.