Lawyer-Revisor

Norton Rose Fulbright • Montreal, QC

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The lawyer-revisor revises the legal aspects of a range of French and English translations in various areas of the law. They will serve as a dual‑qualified legal and linguistic expert, reviewing, editing, and occasionally translating specialized legal texts, such as securities, commercial contracts, and financial market documents. They ensure consistency, precision, and legal accuracy, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential. To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need. Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further. Law around the world nortonrosefulbright.com Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy. Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. Our global law firm has more than 3,500 lawyers and other legal staff advising clients across more than 50 locations worldwide, including Houston, New York, London, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg, covering the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. As a global law firm, we embrace a culture of excellence and working hard, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

Requirements

• Member of a provincial Bar for at least 5 years with experience in business and commercial law
• Sound grasp of the financing, accounting and securities sectors
• Relevant experience in Linguistic Services
• Excellent command of French and English
• Strong and unwavering focus on language quality, clarity and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and outside regular office hours
• Superior interpersonal and client management skills

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI plateforms, CAT tools and translation management systems (TMS) an advantage

Responsibilities

• Revise, from a legal standpoint, the French and English translations produced by the team for the firm's clients in order to provide a translation opinion, if necessary, in legal and financial areas and meet often very tight deadlines
• Provide translators with feedback and discusses same, as needed
• Manage complex client files, including: Receiving client requests and providing client service, from beginning to end of file
• Coordinating the translation mandates with translators, proofreaders and assistants until the work is delivered to the client
• Liaising with external clients, printers, lawyers and other mandate stakeholders
• Liaising with freelancers and external service providers
• Taking responsibility for the decisions pertaining to the processes, the legal terminology to be used and the budget for the matter
• Serving as the contact for the client during the performance of the matter
• Billing fees as per the established client budget
• Dealing with external client requests that usually include extremely tight deadlines
• Communicating with external clients about translation issues or problems
• Understanding the process from start to finish to ensure the smooth execution of mandates
• Knowing how to organize a team and manage the deadlines assigned to each team member
• Representing the firm professionally in his or her communications and way of being
• Remining calm under pressure to ensure the team remains engaged and reassured
• Demonstrating persuasiveness within the team to ensure successful mandates
• Staying abreast of new legislation and regulations, especially in the area of securities

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees