Spanish Patent Language Lead

Welo Global

. Translate, copy-edit, and review complex patent and legal materials from English into Spanish .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translation and localization processes, with a strong focus on patent translation and terminology management. Capable of leading projects, training linguists, and ensuring quality standards are met while maintaining effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patent Translation ExperienceNative-Level Spanish and Fluent English8+ Years of Relevant Experience in TranslationExcellent User Experience with CAT ToolsAbility to Train and Develop Linguists

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Hard Skills

TranslationLocalizationEditingContent WritingTerminology ManagementQuality AssuranceProject ManagementProblem SolvingClient InteractionKPI Achievement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work Under Tight DeadlinesConstructive FeedbackTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

XTMSDL StudioJIRAWindows ApplicationsOffice Applications

Industry Keywords

Legal TranslationPatent KnowledgeLinguistic StudiesLocalization ProcessSubject-Matter Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate, copy-edit, and review complex patent and legal materials from English into Spanish
Perform copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
Perform on-demand translation tasks
Serve as lead linguist on assigned accounts
Own deliveries translated internally or by external partners into the target language
Prepare, manage, and maintain glossaries, style guides, and work instructions
Manage project-related queries and resolve terminology and language questions
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
Participate in and propose improved working processes
Meet or exceed productivity, on-time delivery, and quality KPIs
Achieve goals set by the team manager
Work with Quality, Program Squads, Talent, vendors, and other stakeholders
Monitor translation expenses to remain within budget
Support editing, error arbitration, and quality initiatives
Ensure legal requirements and quality standards are met for client deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience
Alternative qualification: university degree in another field plus 2 years of full-time translation experience, or 5 years of full-time professional translation experience
Native-level Spanish and fluent English, written and spoken
Patent translation experience and patent knowledge
8+ years of relevant experience in translation, localization, editing, or content writing
5+ years of review experience
Thorough understanding of the localization process
Excellent terminology knowledge across various subject matters
Subject-matter expertise in assigned content specialties, service lines, and processes
Excellent user experience with CAT tools such as XTM and SDL Studio
Experience with issue-tracking and query-management tools such as JIRA
Ability to quickly learn new localization tools and applications
Excellent user experience with Windows and Office applications
Ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback
Ability to coordinate internal and external translators
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability and willingness to train or teach others and share knowledge
Ability to work with tight deadlines
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and linguists
Ability, willingness, and experience communicating with customers at various levels
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
Ability to work in a virtual team