Local Corporation announced that it has promoted Scott Reinke to the position of chief legal officer, effective July 1, 2014. Reinke joined the company in 2009 as general counsel responsible for managing the company's legal initiatives, including contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, and intellectual property. In his new role, Reinke will also be responsible for leading the company's patent portfolio strategy.

Reinke has more than 15 years of corporate law experience. Prior to Local Corporation, he served as executive vice president and general counsel for Emerging Media Group Inc., which owns and operates TRAFFIQ Inc. and Market Maker Interactive. Reinke also served as the vice president of legal and AGC for MIVA Inc.