Legal (Market Contracts)

Job Overview

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.

Our vision is to allow people to capitalize on their opinions and hedge risks that relate to their everyday lives, from "Will CPI rise more than 0. 5% this month? ” to "Will 2023 be the hottest year on record?

Job Description

" We're on a long journey in uncharted territories and are looking for passionate and outlier members excited to embark on this voyage towards building the future of the financial system.

Role Roadmap We are seeking a detail-oriented and business-savvy Legal Associate (Market Contracts) to help design, draft, and safeguard the contracts that power our markets.

You’ll own the legal frameworks that govern trading on Kalshi, from rulebooks and market terms to clearing agreements and regulatory filings. In this role, you’ll ensure every market contract is clear, compliant, and scalable.

You’ll partner across teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical agreements that let our markets expand quickly while maintaining full regulatory confidence.

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.

Regulatory & Compliance Alignment Ensure all market contracts comply with CFTC regulations and other applicable laws. Work closely with compliance to incorporate rule changes, disclosure requirements, and governance standards into contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Our vision is to allow people to capitalize on their opinions and hedge risks that relate to their everyday lives, from "Will CPI rise more than 0.5% this month?” to "Will 2023 be the hottest year on record?" We're on a long journey in uncharted territories and are looking for passionate and outlier members excited to embark on this voyage towards building the future of the financial system.
• Key Responsibilities Market Contract Development Draft, review, and refine contracts that govern how our markets operate, including event contract specifications, trading terms, clearing documentation, and participant agreements.
• Build standardized templates and rulebooks to streamline how new markets are launched and maintained.
• Process & Infrastructure Develop scalable systems for contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation, and archiving.
• Support broader legal operations, including governance, risk, and reporting.
• We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission.
• 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Qualifications J.D.
• 2–4+ years of legal experience, ideally: (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.
• Kalshi has minimal hierarchy and few titles, but has broad ranges of experience represented within roles.

Benefits and Perks

• NYC Pay Transparency Disclosure: Salary Range: $100,000 to $250,000 annually plus equity and benefits.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

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