Japanese Linguist (Legal Specialist)

1 week, 2 days ago
Contract
Senior
Technical Writing and Documentation
Welo Global

Welo Global

Welo Global specializes in providing enterprise localization, AI training data, and multilingual content solutions, leveraging a portfolio of specialized global brands to meet diverse customer needs in the AI and language services industry.

Professional Services
Founded 1997

Description

  • Translate, edit, and proofread certified legal content from English (en-US) into Japanese (ja-JP).
  • Preserve legal meaning, intent, and enforceability across all translated materials.
  • Work in XTM online while following style guides, certified legal requirements, and terminology standards.
  • Perform terminology research and maintain or expand glossaries and translation memories to client standards.
  • Implement SME and LQA feedback and resolve quality findings.
  • Flag linguistic or legal-risk issues proactively and propose appropriate resolutions.
  • Collaborate in a multi-vendor environment while meeting strict turnaround SLAs.
  • Support Standard Legal projects as needed in addition to Certified Legal work.

Requirements

  • Native fluency in Japanese (ja-JP) with excellent spoken and written English.
  • Proven expertise in Certified Legal translation.
  • Strong background in legal domains relevant to a global tech company, such as NDAs, MSAs, EULAs, DPAs, compliance, and procurement.
  • Proficiency with XTM Cloud and QA/terminology tools.
  • Comfort with TEP workflows and end-to-end translation, editing, and proofreading.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions, style guides, and legal certification protocols.
  • Ability to clearly explain translation decisions and rationale.
  • Experience delivering both translation and review in a multi-vendor setup.
  • Degree in linguistics, translation, or law, or equivalent professional experience.

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