Director, Corporate Administration & Contracts

(Corporate Administration | Legal Operations | Contracts Management | HR Operations)

Scope of Role

Contracts & Legal Operations: ~50%
Corporate Governance & Compliance: ~20%
Human Resources Operations: ~30%

This role is ideal for someone with a background in corporate administration, legal operations, or contracts management who also has experience supporting HR operations.

Overview

Social House is an award-winning digital growth agency helping brands grow through culturally relevant strategy, content, influencers, and paid media.

As the company grows, the operational complexity of contracts, governance, compliance, and people operations increases. The Director of Corporate Administration & Contracts plays a critical role in managing the systems and documentation that keep the company organized, compliant, and operationally protected.

Reporting to the CFO, this role sits at the intersection of contracts management, corporate governance, compliance administration, and HR operations. Approximately 70% of the role focuses on contracts, governance, and corporate administration, with the remaining 30% supporting people operations and HR administration.

This is a senior operational role focused on execution, requiring exceptional organization, strong judgment, and the ability to manage complex documentation and compliance systems with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

The following is a summary of general job responsibilities, this summary is not all-inclusive and may be broadened or changed to meet changing business needs.

Contracts & Legal Document Management

Manage the lifecycle of company agreements including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, contractor agreements, and production-related contracts.
Review contracts for completeness, consistency, and risk prior to CFO signature.
Maintain contract templates, documentation standards, and contract storage systems.
Track contract renewals, key dates, and amendments.
Prepare summaries of legal, operational, or financial risks for leadership review.
Coordinate with outside counsel when legal review or escalation is required.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Maintain corporate records including bylaws, resolutions, board materials, and entity documentation.
Manage corporate filings, registrations, and required business licenses.
Own the corporate compliance calendar including certifications, insurance renewals, and regulatory obligations.
Coordinate certificates of insurance (COIs) and insurance documentation.
Serve as the operational liaison to outside counsel and insurance brokers.

Corporate Administration & Document Governance

Maintain companywide documentation standards, file organization, and record management.
Ensure corporate, legal, and administrative records remain organized, secure, and audit-ready.
Manage company policy documentation, version control, and policy distribution.
Coordinate companywide documentation updates across departments.

Human Resources Operations (30% of Role)

Administer day-to-day HR operations in compliance with California employment laws.
Support employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation.
Coordinate benefits administration and HR compliance calendars.
Support recruiting workflows including job postings, interview coordination, and offer documentation.
Assist with performance documentation, employee relations records, and HR reporting.

Qualifications

8–12+ years of experience in corporate administration, legal operations, contracts management, HR operations, or related roles
Strong experience managing contracts and corporate documentation
Working knowledge of California employment law and HR operations
Experience supporting corporate governance, compliance, or legal operations
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
High level of discretion handling sensitive employee, legal, and financial information
Strong written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex information clearly
Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities
Experience with modern HRIS, contract management, and workflow tools.

Nice to haves:

Paralegal / JD / PHR / SPHR or educational equivalent.
Gusto certified or experience with HRIS systems such as Gusto
Recruiting experience for marketing agencies.
Experience in agencies, professional services, or production environments.
Expert in Microsoft Word.

Additional Information

Reports to: CFO
Experience: Senior-Level
Functions: Corporate Administration, Contracts, Human Resources, Compliance
Location: Remote (California-based required)
Compensation: $120,000 – $155,000 DOE
Employment Type: Full-Time W-2 (Exempt)
Growth: Sr. Director of Corporate Administration & Contracts, VP, Corporate Administration & Contracts

New Hire Expectations

WITHIN 1 MONTH, THIS PERSON WILL

Complete onboarding across HR, Finance, Operations, Sales, and IT to understand how Social House operates and where Contracts, Corporate Administration, and People Operations intersect.
Gain working proficiency in all core systems used for HR, contracts, compliance, and documentation management.
Review all existing contracts, corporate records, HR SOPs, compliance calendars, policies, insurance records, and governance documentation.
Conduct an audit of contract storage, corporate records, employee documentation, and company file structures to identify gaps, risks, or inconsistencies.
Establish working rhythms with the CFO and key cross-functional partners.
Begin executing contract intake, HR operations, and documentation management workflows with CFO oversight.

WITHIN 2 MONTHS, THIS PERSON WILL

Independently manage contract preparation, review, routing, execution coordination, storage, and tracking across all agreement types.
Own the organization, naming conventions, and storage structure of HR, legal, and corporate records, ensuring documentation is accurate and audit-ready.
Fully manage compliance calendars including corporate filings, insurance renewals, mandatory trainings, and policy acknowledgements.
Independently execute core HR operations including recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and employee documentation in compliance with California law.
Serve as the primary operational point of contact for employee relations documentation and issue intake, escalating sensitive matters appropriately.
Support the CFO by preparing summaries, risk flags, and documentation prior to approvals or escalations.

WITHIN 3 MONTHS, THIS PERSON WILL

Run Contracts Management, Corporate Administration, and People Operations end-to-end with minimal oversight.
Fully own the corporate compliance and renewal calendar including insurance, certifications, filings, and policy reviews.
Maintain reliable contract tracking, documentation systems, and governance records across the company.
Maintain a vetted contractor and freelance bench aligned to operational needs.
Ensure employee-facing policies and company documentation are current, version-controlled, acknowledged, and accessible.
Reduce leadership involvement in routine execution, reserving approvals for high-risk or strategic decisions.
Ensure systems, records, SOPs, and workflows are continuity-safe and not dependent on institutional knowledge held by a single individual.