Released yesterday, the fourth annual edition of the 2019 LinkedIn Top Companies List honours the 25 most sought-after companies nationwide.

MinterEllison is the number one ranked law firm on the Australian list in 2019.

The LinkedIn Top Companies list is derived from a blended score looking at factors including reach, engagement, job interest and retention. Results are also informed by the billions of actions taken by more than 610 million professionals on LinkedIn.

"Our strong focus on enhancing our firm's LinkedIn presence, and the presence of our people on LinkedIn, has allowed us to greatly increase our reach and engagement," said Annette Kimmitt, MinterEllison Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner. "More staff than ever are using LinkedIn, and it has become a platform to create valuable connections."

"The core of our approach on LinkedIn has been to provide regular opportunities for clients, potential clients and potential employees to interact and engage with MinterEllison," noted Ms Kimmitt. "Being recognised as one of LinkedIn Top Companies is a fantastic achievement, and a reflection of our culture and the personal relationships we've created and cultivated across all our offices."

"In order to stay competitive we've really put a focus on LinkedIn, and this recognition talks to the strong online brand we've developed," Ms Kimmitt said. "When you take into account the ever growing competition for the best talent, having a strong online brand really is more critical than ever."

"We have an absolute focus on creating an engaging workplace for all our people, and one which enables each individual to thrive and accelerate their career in a way that enables them to balance work commitments with the priorities in their lives," said Mary Lyras, MinterEllison's Chief Talent Officer.

The Top Companies list is an ongoing editorial series that celebrates professionals and companies making an impact in the professional world.