Litigator

Kalshi • New York, NY

10h

About The Position

Kalshi has defined a new category: prediction markets, allowing people to trade on the outcome of any events and turn any question about the future into a financial asset. Kalshi legalized prediction markets in the US for the first time in history and is currently the fastest growing financial market in America, with thousands of markets across various sectors. The company's vision is to build the largest financial market on the planet, with a mission to bring more truth to the world through the power of markets. Kalshi is seeking a Litigation Counsel to manage the company's dispute and enforcement exposure end-to-end. This role involves managing active and threatened litigation, coordinating with outside counsel, and collaborating with Regulatory and Commercial Counsel teams to proactively address legal risks. The position is ideal for a litigator who thrives in novel legal terrain, as prediction markets are still being defined and the work will shape the legal landscape for a new asset class.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• law firm experience strongly preferred
• in-house a plus
• familiarity with the Commodity Exchange Act a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• equity and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees