Translation Coordinator

6 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Smart & Biggar Full time

What We Do.

Smart & Biggar has been at the forefront of intellectual property (IP) and technology law for over 100 years. We practice in every area of IP on behalf of an exceptional international clientele, and we are consistently ranked as Canada’s leading IP firm. We are committed to hiring people with different backgrounds and experience, who represent the best talent in their field.

We are part of the IPH Group, a network of member firms working throughout ten IP jurisdictions, with clients in more than 25 countries. IPH member firms employ a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of over 1,200 people in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. IPH supports a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, multinationals, public sector research organizations, SMEs and professional services firms worldwide.

We are passionate about what we do and what we can achieve. The IPH Group is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect across companies to enable us all to feel valued and be the best we can be.

The Opportunity.

Responsibilities.
- Act as the primary point of contact for translation needs within the firm
- Oversee and coordinate translation projects from initiation to completion for diverse content types
- Assess translation needs from different departments and/or practice groups and determine the most effective approach
- Conduct translations where necessary or work with our external translation partners
- Oversee the translation budget, negotiating rates, and ensuring cost-effectiveness
- Follow quality control processes to maintain the accuracy and consistency of translated materials, as well as compliance with Quebec's language laws
- Conduct revisions where necessary or collaborate with internal or external translation partners to align translations with firm’s standards
- Develop and maintain a network of external translation partners, assessing and expanding the network as needed
- Develop and maintain robust term banks for internal use

Qualifications, competencies and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field
- Proven experience translating within a professional services or legal environment
- Proficiency in French and English, with a strong command of legal terminology
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Familiarity with translation technologies and tools
- Excellent organizational and project management skills to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Optional: Member of the OTTIAQ (Ordre des translators, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec)

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Smart & Biggar offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

- A competitive compensation structure based on transparency, clarity and fairness;
- A flexible benefits program;
- Personal days to help balance personal and professional commitments;
- Employee referral program.

Smart & Biggar is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), working to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our Firm and the broader legal profession.


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