Diligence Coordinator – Contract Position

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist with land and title due diligence for carbon project opportunities in Improved Forest Management (IFM).

• Acquire and evaluate title reports, deeds, easements, mortgages, liens, and other encumbrances.

• Examine ownership structures, mineral or timber interests, parcel configurations, and land-use restrictions.

• Utilize GIS systems and county mapping resources to verify parcels and legal descriptions.

• Validate ownership, signatory authority, and parcel IDs.

• Compile findings into structured internal diligence reports using Excel and SharePoint.

• Collaborate with the team via Microsoft Teams.

• Identify title defects, encumbrances, and structural issues that may impact eligibility, ownership clarity, or contracting feasibility.

• Collaborate with sales, legal, forestry, and operations teams to address risks and close gaps.

• Keep thorough, organized, and audit-ready diligence files.

• Assist in the final diligence confirmation and the transition to contracting.

• Recognize recurring risks and propose process enhancements.

• Contribute to improving diligence speed, consistency, and quality across transactions.

• Ensure transactions conclude with confirmed ownership and verified parcel IDs.

• Ensure that title risks are reviewed and addressed, and that diligence materials are complete and ready for auditing.

• Report directly to the Senior Diligence Coordinator.

⛳️ Requirements

• Willingness to accept a short-term contract role.

• Over 6 years of experience in real estate, title, or land acquisition/transaction work.

• Extensive experience in researching ownership and chain of title, as well as reviewing title reports, deeds, easements, and encumbrances.

• Familiarity with legal descriptions.

• Strong attention to detail and capability to manage complex documentation.

• Ability to handle multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced sales environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Capacity to maintain professionalism and discretion with highly sensitive project deliverables.

• Ability to work effectively with remote team members across the U.S.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred.

• Experience with title companies, real estate closings, or land transactions is preferred.

• Exposure to conservation, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects is preferred.

• Familiarity with easements, deed restrictions, or conservation agreements is preferred.

• Understanding of GIS systems is preferred.

• Previous remote work experience is preferred.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods.

• Ability to occasionally stand and walk.

• Frequent manual dexterity and repetitive movements, including typing and mouse usage.

• Close visual acuity for computer screens and documents.

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively.

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

• Occasionally bend, stoop, and reach.

🏝️ Benefits

• No benefits are offered at this time.