Legal (Market Contracts) (New York)

Legal Associate (Market Contracts)

Kalshi has launched the first regulated financial exchange that allows people to trade on the anticipated outcome of events. We are 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?

We are 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.

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.

Ensure all market contracts comply with CFTC regulations and other applicable laws.

Partner with Growth and Partnerships teams on agreements with institutional traders, liquidity providers, and vendors.

Develop scalable systems for contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation, and archiving.

Qualifications

At a mid- or large-sized law firm practicing commercial law, or

NYC Pay Transparency Disclosure

Salary Range : $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. Kalshi has minimal hierarchy and 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 and would welcome you to reach out to further discuss.

Our Culture

We are a group of people who work hard and get things done, and we're looking for more people like that! Meritocracy is at our core, and we value people who take ownership and 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 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.