Kalshi · 19 hours ago
Commercial Counsel (Strategic Deals)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $320K/yr
2+ years expKalshi is a pioneering company in the prediction markets sector, allowing individuals to trade on future events. As a Commercial Counsel (Strategic Deals), you will be responsible for negotiating complex commercial agreements and advising on legal strategies that drive revenue and growth.
FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesFinTechInternetPrediction MarketsPredictive Analytics
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
Company
Kalshi
Kalshi is a regulated prediction market where users trade event-based contracts tied to real-world outcomes.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.65BKey Investors
ParadigmSequoia CapitalY Combinator
2025-11-20Series E· $1B
2025-10-10Series D· $300M
2025-09-02Secondary Market· $2M
Leadership Team
Tarek Mansour
Co-founder and CEO
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John Wang
Head of Crypto
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