Litigator

What is Kalshi?

Kalshi has defined a new category: prediction markets. Kalshi allows people to trade on the outcome of any events and turn any question about the future into a financial asset. Kalshi fought for years and legalized prediction markets in the US for the first time in history, is currently the fastest growing financial market in America, and has thousands of markets across politics, economics, financials, weather, tech, AI, culture and more.

We believe prediction markets have the potential to be the largest financial market because they turn anything into a financial position.

• Our vision: well… build the largest financial market on the planet.

• Our mission: bring more truth to the world through the power of markets.

Our culture is simple: we hire really talented people, work really hard, and enjoy the climb. We are looking for ambitious and exceptional people to join our (relatively small) team to help us build the next generation of financial markets.

Role Roadmap

We are seeking a sharp and battle-tested Litigation Counsel to own Kalshi's dispute and enforcement exposure end-to-end. As a litigator on the legal team, you will manage all aspects of active and threatened litigation, coordinate with outside counsel on high-stakes matters, and work hand-in-hand with our Regulatory and Commercial Counsel teams to get ahead of legal risk before it becomes a fight. This role is ideal for a litigator who thrives in novel legal terrain - someone energized by the fact that prediction markets are still being defined, that the case law is being written in real time, and that the work you do here will shape the legal landscape for an entirely new asset class.

What You'll Do

• Own Kalshi's litigation docket, including all active and threatened disputes, regulatory enforcement matters, and pre-litigation demands - managing strategy, deadlines, and outside counsel from inception through resolution

• Serve as primary liaison to outside litigation counsel, setting strategy, controlling legal spend, and ensuring that Kalshi's business interests are front and center throughout every matter

• Advise senior leadership on litigation risk, anticipated exposure, and strategic options across commercial disputes, CFTC enforcement proceedings, market participant complaints, and novel event-contract disputes

• Partner with the Regulatory Counsel team on government and agency investigations, subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and enforcement inquiries from the CFTC and other regulators

• Conduct and manage internal investigations, working cross-functionally with Compliance and Surveillance teams to gather facts, assess exposure, and recommend remediation

• Draft and review litigation-related documents including demand letters, tolling agreements, litigation holds, and settlement agreements

• Support arbitration proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes involving market participants, counterparties, and commercial partners

• Monitor litigation trends, enforcement actions, and case law developments in the derivatives, prediction markets, and broader fintech space, and proactively advise the business on implications

• Build and maintain internal playbooks and protocols for dispute escalation, litigation holds, and outside counsel engagement

What You Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• 4–8 years of litigation experience, with a meaningful track record of managing complex commercial, regulatory, or financial services disputes - law firm experience strongly preferred, in-house a plus

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters from pre-suit through trial or settlement, including discovery, motion practice, and case strategy

• Experience with or strong interest in CFTC, SEC, or other financial regulatory enforcement proceedings; familiarity with the Commodity Exchange Act a plus

• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to distill complex disputes into clear strategic options for business stakeholders

• Sound judgment under pressure, with a practical orientation toward resolving disputes efficiently and protecting the company's long-term interests

• Collaborative instincts and comfort working cross-functionally - you'll be deeply embedded with Regulatory, Compliance, and Commercial teams, not siloed in a litigation silo

NYC Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $180,000 to $280,000 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.

Our Culture

Meritocracy is at our core, and we value people who take ownership and figure (usually hard) things out. We dream big. We love our craft deeply and are proud of what we put out in the world. We are committed to our vision of building something big… but also useful: a product that brings more truth through the power of markets.

Kalshians are Kalshi’s most important asset: we pick Kalshians carefully, so we trust them fully on day 1.

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. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our mission and values, we’d love to hear from you.