Remote Brazilian Portuguese Patent Language Lead

Localization Unlocked; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize is seeking a Brazilian Portuguese Patent Language Lead for a US-remote role. The candidate will serve as lead linguist on accounts, perform copy-editing and on-demand translation, and manage glossaries/style guides to ensure top-quality localization deliverables.

The role requires 8 years of translation/localization experience, native PT, and English proficiency. Responsibilities include mentoring, coordinating with freelancers, and driving process improvements within a virtual team.

Qualifications

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; native Portuguese.
• 8 years of translation/localization/editing or content writing.
• 5 years of review experience.
• Proficient in localization processes and terminology management.
• Experienced with CAT tools and issue-tracking systems.
• Ability to train/mentor internal linguists and freelancers.
• Strong communication and client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform lead linguist role on assigned accounts.
• Lead copy-edit tasks on projects.
• Perform on-demand translation tasks.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain glossaries and style guides.
• Coordinate with freelancers, agencies, and internal linguists.
• Interact with clients on linguistic matters.
• Develop and train internal linguists and external contractors.
• Propose process improvements and meet KPIs.

Skills

Terminology management

Quality assurance

Client coordination

Training & mentoring

Linguistic leadership

Project coordination

Education

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages

Tools

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

Job description

Welocalize is seeking a Brazilian Portuguese Patent Language Lead for a US-remote role. The candidate will serve as lead linguist on accounts, perform copy-editing and on-demand translation, and manage glossaries/style guides to ensure top-quality localization deliverables.

The role requires 8 years of translation/localization experience, native PT, and English proficiency. Responsibilities include mentoring, coordinating with freelancers, and driving process improvements within a virtual team.