Welo Global Logo

Welo Global

Japanese Linguist (Legal Specialist)

Posted 13 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
Translate, edit, and proofread certified legal content from English into Japanese in XTM; perform terminology research and TM/glossary maintenance; implement SME and LQA feedback; flag legal-risk issues; collaborate in a multi-vendor environment and meet strict SLAs. Support Standard Legal projects as needed.
The summary above was generated by AI

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

We are seeking an English into Japanese (ja-JP) Certified Legal linguist to replace our outgoing TEP resource on our Localization Program. You will handle end-to-end TEP (translate, edit, proofread) for Certified Legal content in XTM.

MAIN DUTIES

  • Translate, edit, and proofread certified legal content from English (en-US) into Japanese (ja-JP), preserving legal meaning, intent, and enforceability.
  • Work in XTM (online), following style guides, certified legal requirements, and terminology.
  • Perform terminology research; maintain and expand glossaries and TMs to client standards.
  • Implement SME and LQA feedback, address quality findings, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Flag linguistic or legal-risk issues proactively and propose resolutions.
  • Collaborate in a multi-vendor environment and meet strict turnaround SLAs.
  • As needed, support Standard Legal projects in addition to Certified Legal.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Native fluency in Japanese (ja-JP) with excellent command of English (spoken and written).
  • Proven expertise in Certified Legal translation; strong background in legal domains relevant to a global tech company (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, EULAs, DPAs, compliance, procurement).
  • Proficient with XTM Cloud and QA/terminology tools; comfortable with TEP workflows.
  • Able to follow detailed instructions, style guides, and legal certification protocols.
  • Able 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).

NOTES

  • Industry: Certified Legal
  • Task type: Translation (TEP end-to-end)
  • Source language: en-US
  • Target language: ja-JP
  • TMS required: XTM (online)

Job Reference: #LI-JC1

Similar Jobs

6 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Lead and build a cybersecurity sales team in the region, define and execute go-to-market and territory strategy, recruit and coach sales executives, drive pipeline generation and accurate forecasting, engage C-level stakeholders, collaborate across functions and partners, retain and grow customers, and achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets.
Top Skills: AIArmisCRMServicenowVeza
6 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Design and build the agent execution harness and orchestration runtime to run LLM agents reliably at enterprise scale. Improve fault tolerance, latency, and throughput; add observability, prompt/versioning infrastructure, evaluation suites; integrate frontier LLMs and manage model routing/cost tradeoffs. Provide technical leadership, architecture decisions, and define system boundaries for agent behavior.
Top Skills: Agent FrameworksAi Observability (TracingApi DesignCloud-Native InfrastructureCost Tracking)Distributed SystemsEvaluation FrameworksLangchainLlamaindexLlmsMulti-Agent CoordinationPrompt Engineering
6 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Sell ServiceNow cybersecurity SaaS to federal enterprise customers by developing C-suite relationships, orchestrating cross-functional account strategies, generating new business, negotiating deals, and aligning ServiceNow AI/security solutions to customers' IT roadmaps.
Top Skills: AIArmisSaaSServicenowVeza

What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene

Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.

Key Facts About Boston Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
  • Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account