What non-legal positions require a more than average understanding of legal issues?

Consider how the world of business interacts with the legal realm. What skills does a non-legal person need as an employee? What legal training do you feel a businessperson needs in order to make good decisions? 

What non-legal positions require a more than average understanding of legal issues? What are the average salaries of those personnel? Please refer to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you think you would enjoy liaising with legal personnel for a business? Feel free to enliven this discussion with personal experience.

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