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# Spanish Patent Language Lead

AI Summary The Spanish Patent Language Lead owns high-quality English-to-Spanish translation, editing, and review of complex patent and legal documentation. The role leads linguistic delivery for assigned accounts, maintains glossaries and style guidance, arbitrates language issues, and coordinates internal and external linguists. It requires deep patent-domain knowledge across technical subject areas, strong CAT-tool proficiency, and extensive review experience. The position also involves client-facing communication, freelancer qualification and training, KPI ownership, and continuous process improvement. This is a senior remote full-time language-quality role available across Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Germany.[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/welo-global.md)ShareRemote from[UK](https://jobicy.com/job-region/uk.md), [Spain](https://jobicy.com/job-region/spain.md), [Germany](https://jobicy.com/job-region/germany.md)+1 more, [Italy](https://jobicy.com/job-region/italy.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Legal & Compliance](https://jobicy.com/categories/legal.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceSeniorPublished9 Nov 2026Apply before9 Dec 2026Listing views55Application actions4Application toolkit

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## About this role.

Park IP, a [Welo Global](https://jobicy.com/company/welo-global.md) brand, is a global IP solutions partner built for modern intellectual property work. The company enables legal teams to protect intellectual assets with accuracy, clarity, and confidence across jurisdictions. Trusted by Am Law 200 firms and Fortune 500 corporate legal departments, Park IP combines deep IP expertise with AI-powered workflows that reduce risk, improve predictability, and deliver greater visibility and control across the IP lifecycle, from prosecution to litigation and compliance. Its Legal Studio platform strengthens portfolio management through jurisdiction-specific coordination and real-time oversight, while experienced IP professionals remain accountable for quality and judgment. Operating under ISO-aligned quality and security standards, Park IP advances a disciplined and transparent approach to managing intellectual property worldwide. [parkip.com](https://www.parkip.com/)

MAIN PUROPOSE OF JOB

The Spanish Patent Language Lead is a critical position that requires a strong background in translation, localization, and copy-editing tasks with a focus on patent/legal documents. This professional is responsible for translating, copy editing or reviewing complex patent/legal materials from English into Spanish, ensuring the highest quality and accuracy of the deliverables to client. This role works closely with Quality, Program Squads, Talent, vendors and other stakeholders to provide precise language support for patent-related matters.

This professional ensures that the expected level of translation quality is maintained, and the product delivered to the client should always meet its intended purpose, while closely monitoring that translation expenses remain within budget. The position also supports broader team efforts through editing, error arbitration, and active participation in quality initiatives.

The Spanish Patent Language Lead understands legal requirements and engages the production team in the fulfillment of these requirements, crafting client solutions based on the Welo Global Four Pillars of Customer Service, Quality, Innovation and Global Teamwork.

### MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

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Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts

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Performing on-demand translation tasks

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Performing lead linguist role on assigned accounts

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Taking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by external partners for one or more accounts into their target language

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Preparing, managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project

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Managing project-related queries

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Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters

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Coordinating with freelancers, agencies and internal linguists on assigned projects or accounts

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Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required

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Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs

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Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required

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Participating in the development of new and improved working processes. Propose process improvements.

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Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality

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Achieving the goals set by the team manager

### REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)

Experience

* Native-Level in Spanish and fluent in English (written and spoken)
* Patent translation experience and patent knowledge are critical for success in this role (e.g. types of patent documents: computer science, mechanics, biology, electricity, pharmacy, chemistry)
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8+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing

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5+ years of review experience

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Thorough understanding of the localization process

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Excellent knowledge of terminology used various subject matters

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Subject-matter expert within company for assigned content specialties, service lines and processes

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Excellent user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA

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Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly

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Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications

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Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback

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Ability to coordinate internal and external translators

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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

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Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.

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Ability to work with tight deadlines

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Excellent problem solving skills

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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, linguists

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Ability, willingness and experience in communicating with customers at various levels

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Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

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Ability to work in a virtual team

### Compensation

### Additional Information

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## Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

### Job Complexity

5/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

4/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

5/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

5/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThe role requires at least eight years of localization experience, five years of review experience, and specialized patent/legal expertise. Accuracy is critical while managing deadlines, quality KPIs, client expectations, and multiple internal and external contributors.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$95,000US market range (per year)$80k–$115k0$126.50k

AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer salary was disclosed. The yearly period and USD market estimate are inferred for a senior patent translation and linguistic-lead role; actual compensation will vary by hiring country, employment arrangement, and technical patent specialization.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

[Patent translation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Patent%20translation.md)[Legal translation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Legal%20translation.md)[Spanish localization](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Spanish%20localization.md)[Copy editing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Copy%20editing.md)[Linguistic quality assurance](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Linguistic%20quality%20assurance.md)[Patent terminology](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Patent%20terminology.md)[CAT tools](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=CAT%20tools.md)[SDL Trados Studio](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SDL%20Trados%20Studio.md)[XTM](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=XTM.md)[JIRA](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=JIRA.md)[Glossary management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Glossary%20management.md)[Style guide development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Style%20guide%20development.md)[Vendor coordination](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Vendor%20coordination.md)[Freelancer training](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Freelancer%20training.md)[Client communication](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Client%20communication.md)

Sample interview questionsHow do you ensure accuracy and consistency when reviewing Spanish patent translations?I review against the source text, approved terminology, client style guides, and patent conventions. I check technical accuracy, claims structure, numbering, units, and consistency across the full document, then document material issues and provide actionable feedback.

Describe your experience with patent content in different technical domains.

I approach each domain by combining patent-document expertise with targeted terminology research and validated reference materials. For highly specialized content, I maintain domain-specific glossaries and escalate substantive uncertainties through established query workflows.

How would you handle a terminology disagreement between an internal linguist and an external vendor?

I would compare the proposed terms against the source context, client terminology, prior approved translations, and authoritative technical references. I would make and document a reasoned decision, update shared language assets when needed, and explain the rationale constructively to both parties.

What steps would you take if a high-priority patent delivery had quality concerns shortly before deadline?

I would assess the risk and prioritize errors affecting legal meaning, claims, terminology, and completeness. I would assign focused review tasks, communicate the delivery status promptly, track corrections in the agreed tools, and ensure a final targeted QA pass before release.

How do you train linguists to meet account-specific quality requirements?

I provide clear account instructions, examples of common errors, terminology resources, and calibrated feedback based on real deliverables. I monitor early work closely, discuss recurring issues, and use quality trends to tailor follow-up coaching.

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