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Welo Global

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1001 - 5000 employees

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🤝 B2B

☁️ SaaS

Artificial Intelligence • B2B • SaaS

Welo Global is a multilingual content, data, and AI solutions company that provides enterprise-focused localization, regulated translation, and AI training data through a family of brands (including Welocalize, Park IP, Welo Life Sciences, Welo Data, and Adapt). It combines domain expertise, proprietary AI tools (e. g. , the Opal suite), governed global workforces, and compliance certifications to support use cases across global marketing, intellectual property and legal translations, life sciences regulatory and clinical documentation, and AI model development. The company emphasizes scalable, AI-enabled platforms and workflows to deliver high-quality multilingual content and structured datasets in 300+ languages for corporate clients.

📋 Description

• 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 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).