Legal and People Operations Specialist

Ritual•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal & People Ops Specialist to support Ritual’s Legal and People teams. Reporting to the Director of Legal, this role sits at the intersection of HR, compliance, and legal operations—ensuring strong infrastructure, seamless processes, and a high standard of confidentiality and care. You will play a critical role in managing documentation and processes across both the Legal and People departments. This role requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively across sensitive employee and legal matters.

Requirements

3–6 years of experience in Legal Operations, People Operations, HR, Support & Administration for Legal or People Executives, or a related field
Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills
Experience handling confidential or sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Experience managing and prioritizing multiple workflows and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Slack, Google Workspace and HRIS Platforms (e.g., Rippling)

Nice To Haves

Experience with or exposure to employment law fundamentals, HR best practices, HRIS systems (e.g., employee relations, people operations)
Paralegal experience, or exposure to contract management and legal documentation processes

Responsibilities

Support HR administration activities including maintenance of employee records, support for HRIS data integrity, creation and processing of employee lifecycle documentation (i.e., change letters, compliance records, performance documentation, etc)
Monitor and maintain internal employee investigation and complaint tracking systems (e.g., ER tracker, anonymous ethics hotline or similar tools), with professionalism and discretion
Maintain HR policies and process documentation across platforms (e.g., employee handbook, performance management guides and manager tools), with regular audits for accuracy and consistency
Manage People Support inbox to intake, triage and route employee requests appropriately
Support special projects with Sr Director of People as required
Own intake, triage, and routing of contracts, vendor agreements, and NDAs between internal and external counsel, identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation to increase efficiency
Maintain organized, audit-ready records of all legal documents, including contracts, agreements, correspondence, and filings, ensuring accuracy and version control
Provide general legal administrative support (e.g. administrative workflows, scheduling meetings between internal stakeholders and external counsel as required)
Maintain and update Legal knowledge base on Notion, and shared resources for consistency and accuracy
Support special projects in partnership with Director of Legal as required