Signatories Representative

Signatories Representative

Signatories Department

Onsite and based in Los Angeles, CA

Who We Are

The DGA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 19,000 members. the Directors Guild of America (DGA) helps empower directorial teams to protect and enhance their legal and artistic rights, contend for their creative freedom, and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers. DGA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members’ work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work.

What You’ll Do

The Signatories Representative is the initial point of contact for employers seeking to become signatory to the DGA’s collective bargaining agreements. They are responsible for guiding employers through the signatory process by reviewing and verifying production-related agreements, evaluating projects to determine which financial assurances would best protect DGA members and preparing and collecting financial assurances forms. The Signatories Representative will independently manage a revolving portfolio of projects in a deadline-driven environment seeking guidance from the Signatories Administrator when necessary. This position is onsite at our Los Angeles headquarters.

Essential duties & responsibilities:

Reviewing and summarizing chain of title documents and other production-related agreements such as financing agreements, distribution agreements, and director agreements

• Independently drafting customary financial assurances forms
• Regularly corresponding with producers, attorneys, and members regarding the signatory process, clearly and accurately articulating guild policies
• Keeping internal database updated with the most current project information for interdepartmental use
• Timely filing documents with US Copyright Office and Secretaries of State
• Researching entertainment financing and corporate structure
• Performing other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

We want to make sure you’re successful. To be considered, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years of legal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience reading and interpreting contracts, reviewing chain of title, and/or performing lien searches
• Excellent research skills
• Excellent communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD degree
• Previous union or entertainment industry experience

What You’ll Get
We are a great place to work because we offer:

• The salary range for this position is $64,000 – $67,000 annually along with excellent employee benefits and perks such as a 37.5 hour work week.
• Company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and low-cost premium for dependents
• Pension
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Work Life Balance

The DGA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.