Regulatory Attorney - SEC/CFTC

Kalshi•New York, NY

22h•$250,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Kalshi is seeking a Regulatory Attorney to help shape its legal and regulatory strategy as it expands into new financial products and markets. The role works at the intersection of SEC and CFTC regulation, advising on securities, derivatives, and evolving market structures. It is a high-impact position on a lean legal team, with significant ownership over complex regulatory matters and the opportunity to help define the future of financial markets.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Analyze complex questions involving securities law, derivatives regulation, jurisdiction, and market structure.
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.