Legal Document Translation Services, Built for Precision
Translate contracts, court filings, and compliance documents across 204 languages—AI speed with ISO 17100-certified linguists who understand the law and its terminology.
Every Legal Document, Precisely Translated
From contracts to court filings—we handle the document types where a single mistranslated clause carries real consequences.
Contracts & Agreements
NDAs, SLAs, commercial and employment contracts, and terms and conditions—defined terms kept consistent
Corporate & Commercial
Articles of incorporation, bylaws, board minutes, and commercial records translated with precision
Litigation & Court Documents
Pleadings, judgments, witness statements, evidence, and discovery for cross-border matters
Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, IP filings, and licensing agreements where exact terminology matters
M&A & Due Diligence
Share purchase agreements, due-diligence sets, and joint-venture documents on deal timelines
Compliance & Regulatory
Regulatory filings, policies, and compliance materials adapted to each jurisdiction
Employment & Labor
Employment agreements, HR policies, handbooks, and workplace documentation across markets
Real Estate & Property
Leases, purchase agreements, property contracts, and title documentation
Privacy, Terms & Policies
Privacy policies, terms of service, and data-protection materials localized for compliance
From Upload to Ready-to-File in Hours
AI handles speed. Legal linguists handle precision. You get both.
Upload Legal Documents
Drop in contracts, filings, or corporate records in any format—formatting and layout preserved
AI Translation with Legal Glossary
AI translates using your legal glossary and translation memory to keep defined terms and terminology consistent
Expert Legal Review
Linguists with legal background verify clauses, terminology, and jurisdiction-specific language
Delivery
Download translations in the same file format you sent—ready to sign, file, or share
Legal Translation Is Not General Translation
Law is culture-dependent and carries highly specific terminology—a mistranslated clause isn't a typo, it's exposure. Here's what sets specialist legal translation apart.
Precision that holds up
A single mistranslated clause or defined term can change the meaning of an agreement or create legal risk. Our linguists verify legal terminology and meaning instead of trusting a generic engine to guess.
Linguists with legal expertise
Native-speaking specialists who understand legal terminology and how concepts are phrased in each jurisdiction—so terms like "indemnification," "force majeure," and "governing law" are rendered correctly, not approximated.
Jurisdiction-aware translation
Legal systems and terminology differ—common law versus civil law, and conventions that vary by country. Our linguists adapt translations to the legal system your target jurisdiction expects.
Confidentiality & data security
Legal documents are sensitive and often privileged. Your content is protected by confidentiality obligations, handled in a GDPR-compliant way, and never used to train AI models—with an NDA available on request.
Match the Right Approach to Each Document
Start with how much risk each document carries—self-serve AI for high-volume content, professional linguists for anything binding or filed. Mix and match.
AI Translation
Self-serveSubscription-based and instant. Best for high-volume, lower-risk content—internal reference, first drafts, or large discovery sets—used as-is or reviewed by your own team in the built-in editor.
Standard AI
Free & BasicFast, general-purpose translation for high-volume content across 204 languages.
Advanced AI
Glossary / TM · Pro PlanUses your Legal Glossary & Translation Memory from the first draft, so defined terms stay consistent across contracts and filings—less to fix later.
Professional Services
Recommended for legalPay-per-word translation by ISO 17100-certified linguists with legal expertise—for contracts, filings, and anything binding or with regulatory exposure.
- ✓ Verifies clauses, legal terminology, and defined terms
- ✓ Adapts to the legal system and conventions of your target jurisdiction
- ✓ Native-speaking specialists across contract, corporate, IP & litigation
- ✓ Reuses your Translation Memory and Glossary, so terminology stays consistent across matters
Three quality tiers—Essential, Enhanced, and Ultimate—so you match the level of review to each document. Compare tiers →
What Legal Translation Typically Costs
Ballpark word counts and pricing to help you scope a project before you request a quote.
Typical Word Counts
- NDA / simple agreement 500-2,000 words
- Employment contract 2,000-5,000 words
- Commercial contract 3,000-10,000 words
- Patent application 5,000-15,000 words
- Court filing / pleadings 2,000-15,000 words
- M&A / due-diligence set 20,000-100,000+ words
- Litigation / discovery bundle 50,000+ words
Flexible Pricing
Pay only for what you need.
Free
5,000 credits/month • Standard AI only
Basic — $10/month
20,000 credits/month • Standard AI
Pro — $45/month
Adds Translation Memory, Glossary, Style Guide & Advanced AI
Professional Services
€0.06–0.15/word • ISO 17100-certified legal linguists • Get a quote
Frequently Asked Questions
What are legal document translation services?
Legal document translation services convert legal documents—contracts, agreements, court filings, corporate records, patents, and compliance materials—from one language to another while preserving the exact legal meaning of every clause and term. Unlike general translation, legal translation is culture- and jurisdiction-dependent and carries highly specific terminology, so it demands linguists who understand how legal concepts are expressed in each target market. A single mistranslated clause or term can change the meaning of an agreement or create real legal exposure.
What makes Taia a good legal translation company?
Taia combines AI speed with ISO 17100-certified linguists who have legal background—not generalists. Every project runs through your legal glossary and translation memory, so defined terms and terminology like "indemnification," "force majeure," or "governing law" stay consistent across every document and language. You get instant quotes, formatting preserved, confidentiality built in, and delivery in the same file format you sent—making Taia a legal translation company built for precision, not just speed.
Do your legal translators have legal expertise?
Yes. Our professional legal translators are native speakers of the target language who specialize in law and legal terminology. We appoint linguists with hands-on experience in the relevant field—commercial, corporate, employment, IP, litigation, and more—so they understand the difference between legal systems (such as common law and civil law), know how legal concepts are phrased in each jurisdiction, and render terminology correctly rather than translating it literally.
Can I use AI to translate legal documents?
You can, and it is a good fit for high-volume, lower-risk material—internal reference documents, first-pass drafts, or large discovery sets you need to understand quickly. Taia's AI translates legal documents instantly in 204 languages and, on the Pro plan, applies your Legal Glossary and Translation Memory so defined terms stay consistent. For anything binding or filed—contracts, pleadings, regulatory submissions—we recommend adding professional review by ISO 17100-certified legal linguists so accuracy is verified before the document is used.
Is there translation software for legal documents?
Yes. Taia is a translation platform built for exactly this: upload legal documents in over 65 file formats, get instant AI translation, and manage terminology with a built-in Legal Glossary, Translation Memory, and CAT editor. Your legal team can review and refine translations in the same tool, and formatting is preserved so documents come back ready to use. When a document needs certified accuracy, you can send it to professional linguists from the same platform.
Which legal documents do you translate?
We translate contracts and agreements (NDAs, SLAs, commercial and employment contracts, terms and conditions), corporate and commercial records, litigation and court documents (pleadings, judgments, witness statements, discovery), intellectual property filings (patents, trademarks, licensing), M&A and due-diligence materials, compliance and regulatory documents, employment and labor documentation, real estate and property agreements, and privacy policies, terms, and data-protection materials. If it involves legal language, our specialist linguists can handle it.
How do you keep confidential legal documents secure?
Legal documents are sensitive and often privileged, and we treat them that way. Your content is covered by confidentiality obligations, handled in a GDPR-compliant way, and never used to train AI models. We can also sign a confidentiality agreement before the project begins, and access is limited to the linguists and team members working on your files.
How much do legal translation services cost?
Professional legal translation by our specialist linguists ranges from €0.06–0.15/word depending on quality tier and language pair. Higher-volume or lower-risk content can run through AI translation, which is free for up to 5,000 credits/month, with the Pro plan ($45/month) adding Translation Memory, Glossary, and Advanced AI. Most legal work uses Professional Services for accuracy—upload your document at taia.io/pricing for an instant quote.
How fast can you turn around legal translations?
AI translation with your glossary and translation memory is typically ready within minutes to a few hours. Professional review by legal linguists usually adds 24-48 hours depending on volume and language pairs, and our automated workflow is up to 3× faster than a traditional agency. For time-sensitive matters like filing deadlines or closings, we can run multiple languages in parallel so everything is ready together.
Ready to Translate Your Legal Documents?
Start with 5,000 free words per month. Translate contracts, filings, and compliance documents in 204 languages with AI speed and legal expertise.