Kalshi

Legal (Market Contracts)

New York or Remote · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$250kDetected 309 days ago

Negotiation

About the role

What we're up to Kalshi has launched the first regulated financial exchange that allows people to trade on the anticipated outcome of events.
We're now looking for the right people to help us continue to grow and scale.
In this role, you'll ensure every market contract is clear, compliant, and scalable.

Collaborate with Product and Risk to ensure market structures meet both business needs and regulatory standards.
Build standardized templates and rulebooks to streamline how new markets are launched and maintained.
Partner with Growth and Partnerships teams on agreements with institutional traders, liquidity providers, and vendors.
Act as a business-minded partner during negotiations, balancing legal precision with market growth.
Develop scalable systems for contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation, and archiving.
Support broader legal operations, including governance, risk, and reporting.
If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our mission and values, we'd love to hear from you.

2-4+ years of legal experience, ideally:
Familiarity with CFTC regulations and the legal framework for event contracts, derivatives, or exchange-traded products.
J.D. and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
(1) at a mid- or large-sized law firm practicing commercial law, or
(2) practicing law related to financial markets and/or regulatory affairs.
Applicants with experience in the prediction market industry are especially encouraged to apply.
Strong foundation in drafting and negotiating contracts that govern markets, trading, or financial products.
Detail-obsessed, pragmatic, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where law, markets, and innovation intersect.
NYC Pay Transparency Disclosure:

$100,000 to $250,000 annually plus equity and benefits.
This salary range is based on the current available market data, and represents the expected salary range for this role.
Should you have compensation expectations that exceed these bands, we'd love to hear from you and would welcome you to reach out to further discuss.

we believe that this is the best (and most fun!) way to work.
Kalshians are, by far, Kalshi's largest asset and we're obsessed with growing and investing in our people.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Kalshi is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission.
All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.

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