Kalshi

Attorney

• 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.
• Ensure every market contract is clear, compliant, and scalable.
• Partner across teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical agreements that let our markets expand quickly while maintaining full regulatory confidence.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Legal – Market Contracts