Conciliator
Conciliators are similar to mediators in that they guide opposing parties toward a mutually acceptable agreement. However, while mediators work with both parties, conciliators meet with each party separately—then make recommendations. Before a conciliator meets with their clients, the clients agree whether they’ll adhere to the recommendations.
A bachelor’s degree is typically the minimum requirementExternal link:open_in_new for these positions, but some will require a master’s or law degree. With a master’s in legal studies, you may be eligible for conciliator opportunities—one of the several legal studies jobs you can explore.
According to the BLS, the median annual wage for conciliatorsExternal link:open_in_new in 2020 was $66,130. Along with arbitrator and mediator jobs, conciliator positions are projected to grow 10%External link:open_in_new from 2020 to 2030.