Labor Attorney

7 days ago

Los Angeles, United States Directors Guild of America Full time
Labor Attorney

Legal Department

Based in Los Angeles, CA

Who We Are

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has an opening for an 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, Stage Managers and Program Production Associates, 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 good 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 memos regarding various issues arising under those collective bargaining agreements; providing guidance to various 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. The attorney will report to the General Counsel.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working for labor unions and on behalf of their members, 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Enforce the DGA's various collective bargaining agreements through arbitration
  • Research, analyze, and prepare memos regarding various issues arising under those collective bargaining agreements
  • Provide guidance to various departments within the DGA
  • Provide 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
  • Work to establish expertise in labor law issues
  • Acquire up-to-date knowledge of the entertainment industry and issues that affect the DGA
  • Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements - Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Attributes:
  • J.D. required and must be licensed to practice law in California
  • Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
  • Excellent judgment and common sense
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others, both lawyers and non-lawyers alike
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects
  • A willingness to carry out widely divergent tasks
  • Basic familiarity with labor law
  • Highly collaborative style, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
  • Basic familiarity with the arbitration process
  • Ability to probe multiple sources of information via various research tools, including Westlaw
  • An understanding and passion for organized labor
  • Basic Microsoft Excel skills are helpful
  • Ability to stay focused and work alone or in groups
Preferred Skills
  • One to five years of experience practicing law, with a focus on labor law, though recent law school graduates are welcome to apply
  • Supportive of the labor movement
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 $100,000 to $130,000, conditioned upon experience and number of years of practice. Additional benefits include:
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability
  • Parental leave
  • Movie screenings
  • Designated parking space

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

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