Freelance Translator – English into Danish, Legal, Technical

TransPerfect

. Translate and proofread documents for a variety of clients .

Posted 10/5/2026contractRemote • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating and proofreading documents, particularly in Legal and Information Technology domains, with a strong focus on attention to detail and effective communication in Danish.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Translation ExperienceLegal TranslationInformation Technology TranslationMTPE ExperienceProofreading/QM Experience

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Hard Skills

TranslationProofreadingMTPELegal Terms/ConditionsContractsUser Interface ContentAttention to DetailGrammar ProficiencySpelling Proficiency

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationProfessionalism Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate of Competence in Translation

Industry Keywords

Danish LanguageTranslation TrainingConfidentiality Agreement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate and proofread documents for a variety of clients
Create and finalize translated content before delivery to the client
Translate from English into Danish
Work on legal Terms/Conditions and Contracts
Work on Information Technology User Interface content
Collaborate with managers and Project Managers
Include relevant Translation, MTPE, and Proofreading/QM experience and proposed per-word rates in the CV

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Danish
Specialization in Legal (Terms/Conditions and Contracts) and/or Information Technology (User Interface)
Acute attention to detail, spelling, and grammar
Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations, especially under tight deadlines
Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement
Applicants must complete Translation, MTPE, and Proofreading/QM tests
A degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies, or an equivalent degree including significant translation training, from a recognized institution of higher education; OR
2 years of translation experience and a college degree; OR
5 years of translation experience and no college degree; OR
A certificate of competence in translation awarded by an appropriate government body

Benefits

Comp & perks

Possibility to work remotely anywhere in the world
Freelance work arrangement