Law giant to create hundreds of jobs in area

TAMPA — Baker McKenzie, an international law firm that generated $2.9 billion in revenue last year, plans to locate a new global support facility in Tampa that will create 300 jobs by the time it opens in 2020.

According to a press release, the Tampa center will provide expert support to Baker McKenzie and its global clients in areas such as legal services, finance, IT, knowledge management, operations, business development, marketing and communications and talent.