Brazilian Portuguese Patent Language Lead
Core
Lead linguist responsible for translating, copy-editing, and reviewing complex patent/legal documents from English into Brazilian Portuguese, ensuring quality and accuracy for client deliverables.
Role type
Senior IC patent translation and localization lead
Builds
High-accuracy patent translations and localized legal content for global IP clients
Domain
Intellectual Property / Legal Translation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Native-level Brazilian Portuguese, fluent English (written/spoken), patent document translation expertise, copy-editing, glossary and style guide management, vendor/freelancer coordination, CAT tool proficiency (XTM, SDL Studio), JIRA, training and mentoring linguists, KPI management
Preferred skills
Experience in computer science, mechanics, biology, electricity, pharmacy, or chemistry patent domains
Technologies
XTM, SDL Studio, JIRA, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Perform copy-edit and on-demand translation tasks on patent accounts; manage and maintain language materials (glossaries, style guides); coordinate with internal linguists, freelancers, and agencies; test and qualify new vendors; train internal and external translators; interact with clients on linguistic matters; meet productivity, delivery, and quality KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities