Commercial Counsel (Strategic Deals)

Kalshi • New York City, NY

35d

About The Position

Kalshi is defining a new category 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 As Commercial Counsel (Strategic Deals) you will serve as a key legal partner to the business, enabling high-impact commercial relationships that drive revenue and long-term growth. In this role, you’ll own and negotiate complex strategic transactions, help scale contracting infrastructure, and advise cross-functional leaders on risk-aware deal structures. Over time, you’ll deepen your influence across sales, partnerships, and product, becoming a trusted counselor who balances speed, pragmatism, and sound legal judgment as the company grows.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 2–6 years of legal experience, with meaningful time spent negotiating and advising on commercial or strategic transactions
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle complex deal structures independently
• Proven ability to deliver clear, practical legal guidance in a fast-paced, business-driven environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with comfort working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders
• Sound judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset, balancing legal risk with commercial goals

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, enterprise customer agreements, licensing deals, and other revenue-generating transactions
• Partner closely with Sales, Business Development, Finance, and Product to structure deals that align with business objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contract interpretation, deal strategy, and risk mitigation throughout the deal lifecycle
• Develop and maintain scalable contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to support a growing commercial organization
• Support continuous improvement of contracting processes, including tools, workflows, and internal enablement for sales and partnerships teams
• Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting commercial transactions and advise the business accordingly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree