Experienced Attorney at Directors Guild of America Inc – Los Angeles, California

Legal Department

Los Angeles, CA

Who We Are

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has an opening for an experienced attorney in its Legal Department. The DGA is a labor organization that represents more than 19,000 film and television Directors and members of the directorial team, including Unit Production Managers, Assistant Directors, Associate Directors, and Stage Managers, who work in film, television, commercials, news, sports, and new media.

Why Work with Us?

The entertainment industry is in the midst of a period of incredible and rapid change. Our legal team is involved in many issues at the forefront of protecting our members’ interests in their creative and economic rights. In addition to meaningful and substantial work, the DGA provides a terrific benefits package and a true work/life balance.

Job Summary

This attorney will be responsible for: enforcing the DGA’s various collective bargaining agreements through arbitration; researching, analyzing, and preparing memoranda regarding various issues arising under those collective bargaining agreements; providing guidance to a number of departments within the DGA; providing support in drafting and reviewing agreements and transactional documents related to projects produced under DGA collective bargaining agreements, including security agreements, guaranties, and collection account management agreements; and carrying out other tasks that will be assigned from time to time. This attorney will report to the General Counsel.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working for labor unions and creative professionals, and the ability to work collaboratively within the Legal Department and with our executives. Candidates must be able to write and communicate clearly, prioritize competing tasks, and exercise good judgment. We would also appreciate it if you would bring a good sense of humor to work from time to time.

The DGA is a five-day-per-week, in-person workplace.

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Job Requirements - Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Attributes:

Preferred Skills

Compensation and Benefits

The DGA offers excellent benefits, including employer-provided health benefits (medical, dental and vision), defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, and a 401(k) plan. The salary range for this position is an annual salary of $120,000 to $180,000, conditioned upon substantive experience and number of years of practice. Additional benefits include:

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