I'm a senior Swedish translator with over 9 years of experience delivering accurate, culturally adapted translations across legal, technical, and business domains. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, I work remotely with international clients, consistently maintaining a 99%+ accuracy rate. I have led QA processes, built translation memories, and standardized workflows to improve efficiency and consistency across large multilingual teams. I’ve also helped expand into Nordic markets and collaborate across time zones to deliver client-ready results while upholding strict confidentiality and data security.

Benjamin Augustin

I'm a senior Swedish translator with over 9 years of experience delivering accurate, culturally adapted translations across legal, technical, and business domains. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, I work remotely with international clients, consistently maintaining a 99%+ accuracy rate. I have led QA processes, built translation memories, and standardized workflows to improve efficiency and consistency across large multilingual teams. I’ve also helped expand into Nordic markets and collaborate across time zones to deliver client-ready results while upholding strict confidentiality and data security.

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I’m a senior Swedish translator with over 9 years of experience delivering accurate, culturally adapted translations across legal, technical, and business domains. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, I work remotely with international clients, consistently maintaining a 99%+ accuracy rate. I have led QA processes, built translation memories, and standardized workflows to improve efficiency and consistency across large multilingual teams. I’ve also helped expand into Nordic markets and collaborate across time zones to deliver client-ready results while upholding strict confidentiality and data security.

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Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Korean
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Swedish Translator at Global Translations Inc.
January 1, 2025 - Present
Translates an average of 2+ million words annually from English to Swedish and vice versa, maintaining 99%+ accuracy. Specializes in legal, technical, and financial documents, ensuring compliance and cultural adaptation standards. Builds terminological databases, implements QA checklists, reduces proofreading errors, and improves turnaround times. Supports international expansion for global clients with ISO-compliant localization.
Freelance Translator & Localization Specialist at Various International Clients
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Delivers translations for international clients across legal, technical, and financial domains; develops and maintains terminology databases; implements efficient workflows and CAT tool shortcuts; delivers on tight deadlines; supports website and software localization for Nordic markets.
Freelance Swedish Translator at Various Clients
January 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Proofreads and edits translations; builds CAT tool memory; creates client glossaries and style guides; delivers ISO-compliant translations; ensures accuracy of legal/financial content; collaborates with remote teams.
In-House Translator & Proofreader at Nordic Legal Services
January 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Translated 1,200+ legal documents, including contracts, patents, and compliance reports; maintained confidentiality; supported international litigation with accurate translations.
Remote – International Clients at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Provided translation and quality assurance across international clients; managed multiple translation assignments concurrently; delivered accurate results on time; contributed to client relationships and repeat business.
Senior Swedish Translator at Global Translations Inc.
January 1, 2025 - Present
Delivers accurate, culturally adapted Swedish–English translations across legal, technical, and business domains. Leads CAT tool usage (memory management, terminology) and ensures ISO compliance and client-ready outputs. Coordinates with project managers to meet deadlines and supports international expansion for multinational clients.
Freelance Swedish Translator at Remote – International Clients
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Provides high-quality translations for international clients across legal, technical, and financial documents. Builds strong client relationships, maintains strict adherence to deadlines, and collaborates with cross-border teams. Develops client glossaries and localization guidelines to ensure consistency and cultural relevance.
Junior Translator & Language Support at Lingua Nord
January 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Proofreads and edits translations, supports terminology management, and implements CAT tool workflows to improve efficiency. Builds glossaries and supports senior translators in large multilingual projects, including website localization and educational content.
In-House Translator & Proofreader at Nordic Legal Services
January 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025
Translates and proofreads legal documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Supports cross-functional teams and compliance with legal standards. Manages translation memory and terminology for consistent, high-quality outputs.
Senior Swedish Translator at Global Translations Inc.
January 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Delivering translations across legal, technical, and business domains with a 99%+ accuracy rate. Lead remote translation projects, establish workflows, develop and manage terminology databases, implement QA checks, and collaborate with project managers to meet deadlines. Supported international expansion into Nordic markets and ensured client-ready deliverables with strong data security and confidentiality.
Freelance Swedish Translator at Global Translations Inc. / International Clients
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Translated over 1.5 million words annually for international clients, achieving a 95% repeat business rate. Built and managed translation memory databases, introduced quality checks, delivered client-ready translations, and supported localization for websites and software. Worked with editors and editors to maintain consistency and quality across multiple large projects concurrently.
Junior Translator & Language Support at Lingua Nord
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Assisted senior translators on large-scale EU documentation projects, translating 20+ academic theses, journal articles, and research papers. Supported onboarding of new translators, participated in training, and contributed to multilingual localization across Europe.
In-House Translator & Proofreader at Nordic Legal Services
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Managed confidential legal and financial documents, ensuring accuracy above 98%. Conducted quality checks, liaised with lawyers, prepared internal QA materials, and coordinated with team members to meet deadlines.

Education

Translation Studies at Kent State University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies at Lund University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies at Kent State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Translation & Localization (Swedish ↔ English) at Lund University
January 1, 2010 - October 9, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies at Lund University
January 1, 2010 - November 12, 2025
Translation Studies at Kent State University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

ISO 17100 Translation Standards Compliance
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
CAT Tools Proficiency (SDL Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
ISO 17100 Translation Standards Compliance
January 1, 2013 - November 12, 2025
Quality Assurance & Terminology Management
January 1, 2015 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Government, Other