Kalshi
Legal (Market Contracts)
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
United States only
Employer listed it 12 months ago · Added 4 days ago
Been open since 12 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
$100k to $250k per year
Location
United States only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Finance
Stated by the employer in the job description
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in United States. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "New York or Remote"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in United States
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Stay ahead of regulatory developments affecting event contracts and derivatives markets.
Cross-Functional Legal Partnering
Partner with Growth and Partnerships teams on agreements with institutional traders, liquidity providers, and vendors.
Translate complex regulatory and 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, and archiving.
Identify opportunities for automation and streamlined review processes across market and trading agreements.
Support broader legal operations, including governance, risk, and reporting.
Requirements
- ·J.D. and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- ·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.
Benefits
- ·Commitment to Equal Opportunity
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Kalshi, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 5d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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