Joshua Cena

Philippine lawyer and in-house Legal Counsel with hands-on experience in legal research and writing, pleadings and legal document preparation, labor and administrative matters, regulatory compliance, case analysis, and coordination with government agencies and tribunals. Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable translating complex legal issues into clear written work. Seeking remote part-time, freelance, contract, or project-based legal support work.

Legal Counsel - Vallacar Transit, Inc.

(2026-01)

• Draft and review pleadings, legal opinions, correspondence, agreements, internal notices, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research, case analysis, and compliance reviews involving labor, administrative, regulatory, and operational matters.
• Handle and monitor cases, deadlines, evidence, records, and documentary requirements; coordinate with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Represent and assist the company in matters before government agencies, administrative bodies, and tribunals.
• Prepare written assessments and recommendations based on facts, applicable rules, regulations, and jurisprudence.

Juris Doctor - J.D. - University of Negros Occidental Recoletos (2020-01 - 2024-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - University of St. Salle – Bacolod (2015-01 - 2019-12)