Manager, Internal Translation

Norton Rose Fulbright • Montreal, QC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Linguistic Services department translates and revises various documents for clients and for the firm’s business services. The Manager, Internal Translation leads the delivery of high-quality translation services in support of the organization's business operations, executive communications, and marketing initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor to business services teams and senior leadership, this role manages translation requests from multiple stakeholders, ensures timely delivery of multilingual content, and maintains the highest standards of linguistic quality. This person reports to the Director, Linguistic Services Leader and is responsible for translating, revising, and post-editing a broad range of firm content, while collaborating closely with Marketing on campaigns, brand messaging, and communication strategies. The role also oversees a small team of proofreaders, manages project timelines and priorities, and coordinates with external language service providers when additional capacity or specialized expertise is required.

Requirements

• Degree in Communications, Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in translation, revision, and stakeholder management.
• Previous experience managing or leading a team of language professionals.
• Strong client-service orientation and ability to engage effectively with senior leaders.
• Experience managing projects, competing priorities, and external vendors.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to manage a high number of requests and shifting priorities.
• Experience working on high-impact, engaging content for internal and external communications.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.

Nice To Haves

• Being familiar with Logiterm and Flowfit would be an asset
• Previous experience in a professional services environment would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage translation requests from business services departments and executive stakeholders.
• Translate into French; revise and post-edit French content.
• Ability to work on English-language documents would be an asset.
• Partner with Marketing to support multilingual campaigns and communications initiatives.
• Lead a small team of proofreaders, ensuring quality and productivity.
• Coordinate workflow, resources, and timelines to meet service expectations.
• Serve as a liaison between internal clients, senior leadership, and external translation providers.
• Adhere and ensure adherence to house style and branding.
• Maintain linguistic standards, terminology consistency, and quality assurance practices.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Wellness matters: 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: Manager