J.D. and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
5 - 8+ years of relevant legal experience in law firms, financial regulators, or financial services companies.
Deep understanding of SEC and/or CFTC regulatory frameworks.
Experience advising on complex regulatory matters involving financial products or trading platforms.
Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Strong commercial judgment with the ability to provide practical business advice.
Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Responsibilities
Advise on SEC and CFTC regulations for existing and emerging products.
Develop regulatory strategies for new financial products and innovative trading instruments.
Analyze complex securities law and derivatives regulation questions.
Draft and review regulatory filings, rule submissions, and requests for guidance.
Engage with regulatory bodies on registrations and product approvals.
Collaborate with internal teams to launch new products within regulatory frameworks.
Monitor regulatory developments and provide actionable business recommendations.
Benefits
Equity participation in the company.
Opportunity to shape legal and regulatory strategy in a high-impact role.
Work in a lean team environment with significant ownership over complex matters.
Engagement with top regulatory bodies like the SEC and CFTC.
Exposure to innovative financial products and market structures.
Full Job Description
Role Roadmap
We are looking for a Regulatory Attorney to help shape Kalshi's legal and regulatory strategy as we expand into new financial products and markets. You'll work at the intersection of SEC and CFTC regulation, advising on securities, derivatives, and evolving market structures. This is a high-impact role on a lean legal team, with significant ownership over complex regulatory matters and the opportunity to help define the future of financial markets.
What You'll Do
Advise on the application of SEC and CFTC regulations to Kalshi's existing and emerging products, businesses, and market infrastructure.
Help develop regulatory strategies for new financial products, including securities-linked derivatives and other innovative trading instruments.
Draft and review regulatory filings, rule submissions, comment letters, and requests for regulatory guidance.
Engage with the SEC, CFTC, and other regulatory bodies on registrations, product approvals, examinations, and regulatory inquiries.
Partner with Product, Markets, Compliance, and leadership to structure and launch new products within applicable regulatory frameworks.
Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into actionable recommendations for the business.
Work closely with internal and external counsel on regulatory strategy, enforcement matters, and other complex legal issues.
What We're Looking For
J.D. and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
5 - 8+ years of relevant legal experience at a law firm, financial regulator, exchange, broker-dealer, or financial services company.
Deep understanding of SEC and/or CFTC regulatory frameworks, with demonstrated experience navigating issues involving securities, derivatives, or financial market structure.
Experience advising on complex regulatory matters involving financial products, trading platforms, or regulated market participants.
Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Strong commercial judgment and the ability to translate complex regulatory issues into practical business advice.
Comfort operating independently in a fast-paced environment with significant ambiguity.
Helpful Experience
Experience working directly with the SEC or CFTC, either as a regulator or representing regulated financial institutions.
Familiarity with the Securities Exchange Act, Commodity Exchange Act, and regulations governing exchanges, clearing organizations, broker-dealers, or futures commission merchants.
Experience with security futures, derivatives, novel financial products, or emerging trading platforms.
Background at a leading financial services law firm, exchange, trading firm, or high-growth fintech.
Experience advising on regulatory registrations, product launches, or new market entry.
NYC Pay Transparency Disclosure
Salary Range: $250,000-$300,000+ annually, plus equity and benefits. This range reflects current market data for this role. Kalshi has minimal hierarchy and broad variance in experience levels within each title; if your compensation expectations exceed this range, we encourage you to reach out - we're always happy to discuss.
About Kalshi
Kalshi is a financial services company that offers a platform for trading on the outcome of events. The company was founded in 2020 by Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara. Kalshi is headquartered in New York City and is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The platform allows users to trade on the outcome of events such as elections, sports games, and other events. Kalshi aims to provide a transparent and fair trading experience for its users.
