What we're up to

Kalshi has launched the first regulated financial exchange that allows people to trade on the anticipated outcome of events. Were now looking for the right people to help us continue to grow & scale.

Our vision is to allow people to capitalize on their opinions & 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 & are looking for passionate & outlier members excited to embark on this voyage towards building the future of the financial system.

Role Roadmap

We are seeking a detail-oriented & business-savvy Legal Associate (Market Contracts) to help design, draft, & safeguard the contracts that power our markets. Youll own the legal frameworks that govern trading on Kalshi, from rulebooks & market terms to clearing agreements & regulatory filings.

In this role, youll ensure every market contract is clear, compliant, & scalable. Youll partner across teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical agreements that let our markets expand quickly while maintaining full regulatory confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Contract Development
  • Draft, review, & refine contracts that govern how our markets operate, including event contract specifications, trading terms, clearing documentation, & participant agreements.
  • Collaborate with Product & Risk to ensure market structures meet both business needs & regulatory standards.
  • Build standardized templates & rulebooks to streamline how new markets are launched & maintained.
• Regulatory & Compliance Alignment
  • Ensure all market contracts comply with CFTC regulations & other applicable laws.
  • Work closely with compliance to incorporate rule changes, disclosure requirements, & governance standards into contracts.
  • Stay ahead of regulatory developments affecting event contracts & derivatives markets.
• Cross-Functional Legal Partnering
  • Partner with Growth & Partnerships teams on agreements with institutional traders, liquidity providers, & vendors.
  • Translate complex regulatory & legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
  • Act as a business-minded partner during negotiations, balancing legal precision with market growth.
• Process & Infrastructure
  • Develop scalable systems for contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation, & archiving.
  • Identify opportunities for automation & streamlined review processes across market & trading agreements.
  • Support broader legal operations, including governance, risk, & reporting.

Qualifications

• J.D. & admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 24+ 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.
• Strong foundation in drafting & negotiating contracts that govern markets, trading, or financial products.
• Familiarity with CFTC regulations & the legal framework for event contracts, derivatives, or exchange-traded products.
• Detail-obsessed, pragmatic, & comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where law, markets, & innovation intersect.

NYC Pay Transparency Disclosure:

Salary Range: $100,000 to $250,000 annually plus equity & benefits.

This salary range is based on the current available market data, & represents the expected salary range for this role. Kalshi has minimal hierarchy & few titles, but has broad ranges of experience represented within roles. Should you have compensation expectations that exceed these bands, we'd love to hear from you & would welcome you to reach out to further discuss.

Our Culture

We are a group of people who work hard & get things done, & we're looking for more people like that! Meritocracy is at our core, & we value people who take ownership & figure (usually hard) things out. We think of Kalshi as a family bound together by our mission: we believe that this is the best (and most fun!) way to work. Kalshians are, by far, Kalshi's largest asset & we're obsessed with growing & investing in our people.