Freelance Patent Translator – EN / DE / FR → Swedish
• EN→SV
• DE→SV
• FR→SV
RWS is expanding its network of expert linguists and is seeking freelance patent translators to build long‑term working relationships and support ongoing patent translation projects across multiple technical sectors.
We are looking for translators with strong experience translating patent‑related content into Swedish from English, German, and/or French, to work on Intellectual Property materials for some of the world’s most innovative companies.
If you have demonstrated experience in patent translation, a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering the highest quality while maintaining clear communication, this opportunity may be a great fit.
Job Type: Freelance collaboration
Location: Remote (anywhere)
Requirements:
• Native‑level proficiency in Swedish
• Excellent command of English, and German and/or French
• University degree in a relevant technical, scientific, or legal field (e.g. Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics, or similar)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in patent translation
• Ability to work with CAT tools (Trados Studio)
Our offer:
• Long-term collaboration on ongoing patent projects
• Ongoing feedback to maintain the highest quality standards
• Opportunity to work with the world’s number one Intellectual Property services company
• Fully remote collaboration
About RWS:
RWS Holdings plc is the world’s leading provider of technology-enabled language, content management and Intellectual Property services. We help our customers to connect with and bring new ideas to people globally by communicating business-critical content at scale and enabling the protection and realization of their innovations.
Our vision is to help organizations interact effectively with people anywhere in the world by solving their language, content and market access challenges through our collective global intelligence, deep expertise and smart technology.
Customers include 90 of the globe’s top 100 brands, the top 10 pharmaceutical companies and 18 of the top 20 patent filers worldwide. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific, and North and South America across the technology, pharmaceutical, medical, legal, chemical, automotive, government and telecommunications sectors, which we serve from offices across five continents.
Founded in 1958, RWS is headquartered in the UK and publicly listed on AIM, the London Stock Exchange regulated market (RWS.L).
For further information, please visit: www.rws.com
Application Process:
Please apply with your CV in English.
After CV review and pre-selection, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a translation test. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
RWS embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.
Every RWS story starts with an application and our aim is to ensure every applicant has a world-class experience at every step. We are an equal opportunity employer where we promote diversity and inclusion and our assessment process is designed for you to showcase your experience, skills and fit to our values. When you apply for a role at RWS, anywhere in the world, we want you to have the opportunity to understand who we are, what we do for our clients and to meet with people who will inspire you and answer your questions. At no stage will RWS ask an applicant to pay for any aspect of your assessment, on-boarding or training.
Thank you very much for your interest. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
For any recruitment-related questions, please contact:
Maru Ballesteros (mballesteros@rws.com)
