Senior Russian Legal Linguist

Job Summary

Ensuring high-quality Russian-language deliverables, the full-time Senior Russian Legal Linguist will manage translation and copy-editing tasks, coordinate with freelancers and agencies, and maintain key language resources in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Performing copy-editing and on-demand translation tasks for assigned projects
• Managing project-related queries and ensuring effective communication among team members
• Preparing and maintaining language materials, such as glossaries and style guides, to ensure quality and accuracy

Required qualifications

• University degree in Translation, Applied Languages, Linguistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Native-level proficiency in Russian and fluent in English, both written and spoken
• 8+ years of relevant experience in translation, localization, editing, or content writing
• 5+ years of experience in linguistic review and copy-editing, with a thorough understanding of the localization process
• Excellent knowledge of legal terminology related to intellectual property and experience with standard CAT tools