Signatories Representative

Job Description

Signatories Representative

Signatories Department

Onsite and based in Los Angeles, CA

Who We Are

As the collective voice of more than 19,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) helps empower directors and their teams to protect and enhance their creative and economic rights and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers. Our members work in film, television, commercials, news, sports, and new media.

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 while 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 Executive in Charge of Signatories and report when necessary. This position is onsite at our Los Angeles headquarters.

Essential duties & responsibilities:

• Review and summarize chain of title documents and other production-related agreements such as financing agreements, distribution agreements, and director agreements
• Independently draft customary financial assurances forms
• Regularly correspond with producers, attorneys, and members regarding the signatory process, clearly and accurately articulating guild policies
• Keep internal database updated with the most current project information for interdepartmental use
• Timely file documents with US Copyright Office and Secretaries of State
• Research entertainment financing and corporate structure
• Perform 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 titles, and/or perform 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 for this position is $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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-neeo9o-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.